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Court Bonds 06.27.2019

How to Appeal a Civil Case in New Jersey

Filing an appeal of an unwanted trial court civil judgment can be a daunting task. What exactly do you have to do to appeal a case in New Jersey courts? Generally, the first thing that…
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How to Appeal a Civil Case in New Jersey
Court Bonds 06.26.2019

How to Appeal to the Appellate Division in New York

Sometimes a case ruled on by the New York Supreme Court does not turn out the way you wanted. You have your right to appeal to the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court…
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How to Appeal to the Appellate Division in New York
Court Bonds 06.26.2019

Calendaring of New York Appeals

How does a case get on the calendar of an Appellate Division Court in New York State? The Court is in session for nine terms per year, with the June term reserved for appeals among…
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Calendaring of New York Appeals
Court Bonds 06.25.2019

“Blockbuster” Judgments Often Overturned on Appeal

Many states have opted to adopt caps on the maximum amount of an appeal or supersedeas bond, often due to the notion of justice and allowing more people the chance to appeal. This is especially…
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“Blockbuster” Judgments Often Overturned on Appeal
Court Bonds 04.11.2019

Appeal Court: Process and Next Steps

So you’re filing an appeal after losing your case in a lower court. What happens when you get up to the appeals court? Is it any different than a standard civil trial? The appellant, the…
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Appeal Court: Process and Next Steps
Court Bonds 04.11.2019

Appeal or Supersedeas Bonds Necessary to Stay Judgments

One of the chief benefits of appealing a judgment is that the appeal may stay your judgment until the appeal is decided upon. But did you know that the initial judgment is subject to collection…
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Appeal or Supersedeas Bonds Necessary to Stay Judgments
Court Bonds 04.11.2019

How to Perfect the Appeal in New York Courts

After filing the Notice of Appeal and purchasing an appeal or supersedeas surety bond, it’s time to perfect the appeal in New York Courts. But how exactly do you do that? It’s a complicated process….
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How to Perfect the Appeal in New York Courts
Court Bonds 04.11.2019

How to File an Appeal in New York Courts

Losing parties in trial courts are entitled to appeals in New York courts. But how exactly do you go about appealing your case? You have to start with a notice of appeal. This written paper…
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How to File an Appeal in New York Courts
Court Bonds 04.10.2019

Appeal Bond Requirements Vary By State

While Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 62 provides the general rule for supersedeas bonds in federal courts, many states have adopted and reformed their appeal bond statutes to help defendants more easily secure their right…
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Appeal Bond Requirements Vary By State