Does it happen that a judge grant Plaintiff’s motion for new trial after granting Defendant’s MSJ?

A Motion for New Trial is the correct procedure for seeking relief after an order granting a motion for summary judgment. Whether the court will...

What's the difference between non final and final orders and how it affects appeals?

An order of contempt is a final order, but you do not have the right to an appeal in the technical sense. You instead must file a Writ Petition...

Can the denial of a tro for civil harassment be appealed?

Yes, it is technically appealable. But the practicalities may make an appeal a waste of time and effort, at least at this point in time. More...

There is no "one price" for an appeal. Much will depend on the caliber of the attorney you retain and his or her rates; on the size of the record;...

I need an appeals lawyer in California. What is the best way to communicate the case initially?

In my practice, I will want to see the judgment and perhaps other pleadings, but not by way of a cold email. My response to such emails is always...

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How much time do I have to file an appeal to the CA Supreme Court? 

You cannot jump over the Court of Appeal to reach the Supreme Court. You must first apply to transfer the case to the Court of Appeal; if the...

Does Avvo take appeal cases from prisoners?

If your husband cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an appellate attorney to represent him. He should discuss this with his public...

Appeal attorney, state case. Can anyone appear for civil case defendant under a special appearance agreement?

The attorney would need to substitute into the case in order to appear on your behalf at the oral argument; it is not a "special appearance" in the...

Conflict of Interest?

Because of the attenuation of time, and because the two matters are not actually the same, there is no yes or no answer to your question. The...

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Can I appeal a denial of a petition w/prejudice for appointment of a conservator when the court refused to give me the

The right to appeal an order issued by a probate code is strictly governed by the probate code itself, and is not subject to the general rules for...