Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Rules

There are not any specific local rules for appeals in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals but the Supreme Court of Florida has adopted the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure for guidance of courts, attorneys, and parties. Party attorneys and pro...

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The Florida Appeal Court Structure

If you have gotten an adverse judgment in one of Florida’s trial courts, you may want to have that ruling appealed in order to have that lower court decision reviewed. The Florida District Courts of Appeal review trial court decisions for...

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Can my California Civil Case be Appealed?

After a trial court issues a final judgment at the end of the case, you have the option in California to appeal that final judgment. All final judgments in California are able to be appealed, whether decided by a judge or jury....

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The California Civil Appeal Process

When you appeal a civil case in California, the appeal court will determine primarily whether the trial court made an error of law that changed the outcome of the trial court case or whether there was substantial evidence to reasonably support...

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How to Appeal a Civil Case in New Jersey

Filing an appeal of an unwanted trial court civil judgment can be a daunting task. What exactly do you have to do to appeal a case in New Jersey courts? Generally, the first thing that will need to be done...

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Appeal Court: Process and Next Steps

So you’re filing an appeal after losing your case in a lower court. What happens when you get up to the appeals court? Is it any different than a standard civil trial? The appellant, the person who applies to the...

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Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Now Allow 30 Days for Appeal Bond

Effective December 1, 2018, several changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were enacted, including rules mandating electronic service and filing for persons represented by counsel, establishing a national signature standard for electronic filing systems, and updating the class...

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What Is a Replevin Bond, and When Is It Needed?

If someone else is holding onto property that's rightfully yours — a piece of equipment, a repossessed vehicle, financed machinery — waiting for a lawsuit to fully play out isn't always realistic. That's where replevin comes in, and where a...

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How to Stay Execution of a Judgment: A Guide to Appeal & Supersedeas Bonds

If you have lost a civil court case and been ordered to pay a significant sum, the clock is already ticking. In most jurisdictions, a winning party can begin seizing assets or freezing bank accounts shortly after the final judgment...

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Replevin and Attachment Bonds Explained

In civil court, when the property central to a lawsuit needs to be secured before a judge makes a final ruling, court bonds, like replevin and attachment bonds, play an important role. For example, if a plaintiff seeks immediate control...

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