Can a Federal Judge Magistrate close out a federal case so it won't go to trial and leave you unable to appeal his decision?

It is unclear what you mean by "closed it out." That is not legal terminology. If you mean that the judge dismissed your case or through some...

Help to file an appeal

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I need an appellate attorney to appeal a motion for summary judgement pro bono.

First, you cannot wait to find an attorney before filing your Notice of Appeal. The deadline for that filing is jurisdictional, which means that...

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Receiving court ruling in timely manner

You have 30 days from the date that the court clerk mails or otherwise delivers to you a copy of the judgment, within which to file a Notice of...

Yes. First, you must attach a copy of the Court of Appeal's Opinion. In addition you can attach up to ten pages of exhibits as long as they fall...

How long do I have to file an appeal for an adverse custody decision? How do I apply for 'poor person's relief'?

Generally you have 60 days from the day that the clerk of the court mailed to you a copy of the court's ruling to file a notice of appeal. There...

MY EX-WIFE after 10 years of divorce she filed for spoussal support . The Judge ruled against me . how can I appeal?

In my opinion, you would best be served by consulting with an appellate law specialist who handles family law cases. Please see my website at...

The answers above are generally correct. As for time to file a motion to reconsider and an appeal, that is more complex. Here is a general...

Small Claims Settlement before Appeals Hearing

The filing of an appeal does not "invalidate" the judgment, and the normal procedure for settling on appeal a case where a judgment has been...

When is the right time to file an appeal for a civil case (unlimited)?

By your reference to a "hearing" and not a trial, I must assume that this matter concerns a motion (ether pre-trial or post judgment). Although...