Judges and Judiciary,
Appellate Practice
Oct. 1, 2019
Now hear this!
An appellate opinion's primary purpose is to resolve whatever dispute the parties have brought to the court. And yet there are other purposes as well. Most obviously, published appellate opinions can weave the tapestry of the law by creating binding precedent. And in certain (exceptional) cases, there's another purpose to be served: Sending an important message to the wider world.
Benjamin G. Shatz
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation
Email: bshatz@manatt.com
Benjamin is a certified specialist in appellate law who co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt in the firm's Los Angeles office. Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.
Now Hear This!
An appellate opinion's primary purpose is to resolve whatever dispute the parties have brought to the court. And yet there are other purposes as well. Most obviously, published appellate opinions can weave the tapestry of the law by creating binding precedent. And in certain (exceptional) cases, there's another purpose to be served: Sending an important message to the wider world. Let's ex...
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