Writ of mandamus

A writ of mandamus is not discretionary. Rather, a writ of mandamus is an appeal of a trial court's ruling that requires an extraordinary situation...

When you file an appeal, you have the burden to show the appellate court the errors that were made & why those errors should entitle you to a new...

Who files an appeal bond, the attorney or the person doing the appeal? Or what's the procedure. I currently have a lawyer doing

Your lawyer will likely have the form to use when filing proof that the bond has been secured and in what amount (or will be able to research if...

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How long after the brief is filed is the appeal bond answered?

The party prevailing at the trial court level can begin executing the judgment 30 days after the judgment is signed unless an appeal bond is filed...

Can Summary judgment be appealed?

Texas has a general rule that denials of summary judgment motions cannot be appealed. This is because the losing party (the party who filed the...

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CAN I GET MY GRANDPARENT RIGHTS IN TEXAS. MY DAUGHTER HAS OUTRIGHT SAID I WILL NEVER SEE MY GRANDSON AGAIN. I NEED HELP.

In Texas, the Texas Legislature has spoken: grandparents have a statutory right to reasonable access to their grandchildren. TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. §...

You need to give the actual reason for why you failed to timely file a notice of appeal. The rulings on motions to extend the time to file a notice...

If designated to proceed in forma pauperis & can't afford copies of appellate record- is there another method to inspect them?

If the party is designated in forma pauperis, then the record is filed at no charge to the party. If in federal court, the party can call the Fifth...

What happens or what should one do if the Clerk's record/appeal isn't filed by the date shown on an order granting extension?

There's no legal recourse. The appellate court has someone monitoring the deadlines imposed on the clerks to file records. You are free to contact...

Can I appeal to United states Court of Appeals against an order issued by District Court?

Federal appellate courts have a doctrine called the "Collateral Order Doctrine" that allows you to appeal mid-case in certain circumstances....