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Perspective

Jul. 23, 2013

Don't let winners take the money and run

You would think that after a hard-fought trial, the entry of a money judgment would bring at least temporary closure. But it ain't so. Especially for the loser. By Tyna Thall Orren


By Tyna Thall Orren


You would think that after a hard-fought trial, the entry of a money judgment would bring at least temporary closure - a few days to celebrate, or to wail and gnash one's teeth - before returning to the fray. But it ain't so. Especially for the loser.


Even though a losing party ordinarily has 60 days to file a notice of appeal, quick action is needed, or the winner might commence enforcement, take the money, and secure the...

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