“When in doubt, appeal early and often.” This is another saying used by civil trial lawyers who often worry about waiving their client’s appellate rights by not timely filing a notice of appeal. This saying also explains why a multitude of premature notices of appeal have been filed over the years. Premature notices of appeal […]
The lawyer for co-defendant 1 called the lawyer for co-defendant 2 to discuss the Court of Appeals decision that agreed with the appeal filed by co-defendant 2 and determined that a new trial should occur because the superior court erroneously admitted evidence offered by the plaintiff in a wrongful death claim. “We need to discuss […]
The Appeal: “We’ve Only Just Begun . . .” The civil lawsuit (a lawsuit between people or corporate entities for money) is filed. Months later, during which the lawyers have made countless tactical and legal decisions, the long and complicated trial has been completed. The jury, after reviewing all the evidence and listening to the […]
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