Civil Appeals and Writs

by Jon B. Eisenberg, Ellis J. Horvitz and Justice Howard B. Wiener (Ret.)

Written by prominent appellate experts, this authoritative "how to" book guides you through civil appeals and writs practice in California state courts. Beginning with preappeal planning (protecting the record), it continues through appealable judgments and orders, noticing the appeal, standards of review, briefing, the court of appeal decision, Supreme Court review and writ review. It integrates applicable statutes, statewide rules and local appellate court rules and policies. Invaluable sample briefs and other forms are included.

Summary of Contents

  • Requirements for Writ Review
  • How To's for Writ Review
  • Common Law vs. Statutory Writs
  • Appealable Judgments and Orders
  • Standing to Appeal
  • Notice of Appeal and Designation of Record
  • Motions, Applications and Requests on Appeal
  • Settlement Conferences and Mediation
  • Stays and Supersedeas
  • Scope, Standards and Limits of Appellate Review
  • Appellate Briefs and Oral Argument
  • Decision, Costs and Sanctions on Appeal
  • Rehearing by Court of Appeal
  • Review by California Supreme Court
  • Post-Appeal Matters: Remittitur; Trial Court Proceedings After Reversal
  • Appeals to Superior Court
  • Plus Sample Briefs and Other Essential Forms!

Tables: Cases, Statutes & Rules
Index

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