Appellate Practice
Dec. 23, 2011
Winning on appeal when the odds are against you
Recent developments in the realm of appellate procedure teach three important lessons. By Kevin Brodehl of Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP
Winning on appeal always presents a challenge, since the odds are generally stacked in favor of affirming the outcome in the trial court. One of the easiest ways to lose an appeal is to blow a deadline by failing to recognize an appealable order, or improperly calendaring the deadline. Here are two recent, noteworthy decisions offering guidance for getting past the first hurdle on appeal by filing in a timely manner. The last decision is a remind...
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