Appellate Practice,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Nov. 10, 2020
‘Healthy lawyerly paranoia’: federal appeal deadlines
A common dilemma faces counsel regarding the timing of an appeal of a partially adverse merits judgment while an attorney fees motion is pending. The 9th Circuit recently provided a reminder to be careful of appellate deadlines in that situation.
Jeffrey E. Raskin
Partner
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP
A common dilemma faces counsel regarding the timing of an appeal of a partially adverse merits judgment while an attorney fees motion is pending. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently provided a reminder to be careful of appellate deadlines in that situation.
Generally, in a federal civil action, the deadline to file a notice of appeal is within 30 days after entry of the appealed judgment or order. Fed. Rules App. Proc., r...
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