I had inadequate representation during the appeal is that grounds to possibly try to refile an appeal that was found untimely?

Unfortunately an appeal filed late in the California appellate courts must be dismissed because the court does not have jurisdiction over an...

CCan a respondent patisapate in the orral arguments if they haven't turned in appellate briefs?

Based on your location, and term “respondent”, I’m assuming you’re asking about the California Court of Appeal. The Presiding Justice in her or his...

What is it called in any matter when you need injunctive relief by the appeals court by intervention?

Assuming your question pertains to California state court, the vehicle to challenge a non-appealable order is usually a “Petition for Writ of...

The judicial attorney to whom the appeal is assigned generally will review all parts of the record cited in the briefs regardless of the standard...

You may ask to reserve most of your time for rebuttal argument, but do not count on being able to address all of the new issues raised in the...

Writ of Mandate, [Notice of Appeal], Appeal

In addition, you should determine whether the "order" referenced in your question is reviewable only by a petition for writ of mandate filed in the...

Hi, if I don't file my respondent's brief on an appeal in the Appellate court of appeals, do I get the 15 days grace period?

Yes, under Rule 8.220(a) of the California Rules of Court, if you do not timely file a respondent's brief in the California Court of Appeal, the...

Yes, it does happen that an appellate attorney new to the case, after reviewing the record and the relevant law, forms an opinion different than...

Yes you may assert a new legal theory on appeal from judgment dismissing case on demurrer if the theory is based on factual allegations already...

Does an extension to file an appeal brief start the day you request it, or from due date?

It is best to file a request for an extension of time sooner rather than later, but you may file it as late as the original filing deadline for...