Courts Soon to Reopen from COVID-19 Restrictions
Courtrooms across the country are inching closer and closer towards opening their doors as coronavirus restrictions begin to be lifted. Places like Southern California, whose courthouse maneuvers have been paused to slow the spread of…
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What is the Purpose of an Appeal Bond?
When appealing a lower court’s unfavorable judgement, appeal and supersedeas bonds can seem like an onerous obstacle to hurdle. However, there are numerous reasons why these bonds exist and, in fact, are necessary. Appeal bonds…
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No Caps on Appeal Bonds Can Have Unintended Consequences
When you wish to appeal a civil judgment in New Jersey, in order to stay enforcement of that judgment, you have to post an appeal bond. But in order to post an appeal bond, your…
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Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Rules
There are not any specific local rules for appeals in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals but the Supreme Court of Florida has adopted the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure for guidance of courts, attorneys, and…
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The Florida Appeal Court Structure
If you have gotten an adverse judgment in one of Florida’s trial courts, you may want to have that ruling appealed in order to have that lower court decision reviewed. The Florida District Courts of Appeal…
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Options for Appealing in California
When you are faced with a civil judgment against you in California, you have a number of options to fight that judgment. Appeals are the best option in most cases, but there are other methods…
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Cases Heard by the New Jersey Appellate Division
In order to have your final judgment, decisions, and actions from a lower court heard by the New Jersey Appellate Division, you have to meet a few requirements. Cases aren’t just automatically heard on appeal,…
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How to Appeal to the New Jersey Supreme Court
Much like the United States Supreme Court, the New Jersey Supreme Court only hears certain cases. Not every case appealed to the Appellate Division in New Jersey is able to then move up to the Supreme…
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Appeal Bonds Benefit Both Plaintiffs and Defendants
It’s not a surprise that defendants appealing a case are benefited by obtaining an appeal or supersedeas bond. The bond secures your right to appeal and stays the execution of the lower court judgment until…
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