Appellate Practice
When Can a Losing Party Appeal in an Indiana State Trial Court?
A losing party in an Indiana trial court can appeal a judgment or order under certain circumstances. Generally, a final judgment in any type of
A losing party in an Indiana trial court can appeal a judgment or order under certain circumstances. Generally, a final judgment in any type of
The chances of winning an appeal have been estimated to be somewhere between 10% and 16% (Cornell Law Faculty Publications). That means there is more
A party who disagrees with a final decision in a family law case may appeal that decision to the Indiana Court of Appeals. An unfavorable
Most people have heard that appeals are rarely won, and after being told by a friend, or witnessing firsthand, the “mistakes” that a trial court
Either party may appeal all or part of a decision in a family law case. Many appellants, or those who initiate an appeal, however, become
Aside from live streaming, very few litigants understand the appellate process. Most all that is on television is court-room drama. In fact, some litigants do
There are many ways an appeal “begins”, such as with an aggrieved (wronged) party deciding to appeal. However, this does not legally start an appeal.
During the course of any trial, a trial court may make several to hundreds of rulings on motions by its orders as the case works
In many domestic cases, a losing party wants to stay (stop) the trial court’s order from executing while they appeal, particularly in custody cases. For
Distinguishing the difference between a trial and an appellate lawyer, requires one to first understand the structure of the court system in Indiana and the
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