Law Firm 5

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A party must have legitimate grounds to file an appeal
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Both parties can appeal *Not for discontent with results
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What is an appeal?
=Asking a higher court to request of a review of your case

Filing the appeal
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If Anderson files the appeal
-He should go to the clerk of the trial within the prescribe time
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FILING THE APPEAL INCLUDES
Pleadings, Transcript, Judges Rulings, Abstract, and Briefs and other trial related docs.
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Apellate Review
Reviews the record for errors of law of hearings, not to hear evidence

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A case can either be reversed, remanded or afirmed.
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Ex. Appellate court afirmed( the law was practice well) that Marconi’s compensations was full equitable (GOOD) –
And denied Anderson’s appeal
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The appellate court may remanded. Meaning that the judges may passed the appeal
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Appeal to a Higher Appelate Court
Losing party may appeal to the highest state court

It’s an assessment of the assets
The reason= to see if they are sufficient
(the factors before a lawsuit may be initiated)

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Because of the advanced technology
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The popularity of electronic filing is growing and some Federal Bankruptcy
Courts now requiring

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A lot of courts have websites to display info:
Of their rulings, databases and court’s info.
Appellate court decisions are often posted online
In the future trial may be held online

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NEGOTIATION
Informal attempt to settle dispute (attorneys optional) without legally binding concequences
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MEDIATION
Facilitates that the parties come up with the resolution
(help to decide agreement) also not legally binding

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There is assisted negotiation – third party participates (someone outside)
Neutral case evaluation – uses expert to evaluate strengths and weaknesses
Mini trial – role-play of how the trial most likely proceed
SJT’s – jury renders a non binding veredict (guide)
ODR- internet based resolution centers such as cybersettle.com