Law Practice,
Appellate Practice
Jan. 5, 2022
The Collateral Order Doctrine
In California, the one final judgment rule is primary. However, there are exceptions -- for example, if an order is “collateral” it may also be appealable.
Gary A. Watt
Partner
Hanson Bridgett LLP
State Bar Approved, Certified Appellate Specialist
Email: gwatt@hansonbridgett.com
Gary chairs Hanson Bridgett's Appellate Practice. He is a State Bar-approved, certified appellate specialist. In addition to writs and appeals, his practice includes anti-SLAPP and post-trial motions as well as trial and appellate consulting. His blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.
Rosanna W. Gan
Associate
Hanson Bridgett LLP
Email: rgan@hansonbridgett.com
Boston Univ SOL; Boston MA
Rosanna focuses on IP litigation and appellate work.
An order has issued on the way toward final judgment. Is it time to appeal? In California's state courts, the one final judgment rule is primary. Griset v. Fair Political Practices Comm'n, 25 Cal. 4th 688, 697 (2001) (appeal is taken from a final judgment disposing of all controverted matters). "The reason for the one [final] judgment rule is ...
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