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BRIEFS FOR THE BRIEFS WRITER: Notices of appeal: The finality saga continues
This column’s main mantra for appeals is to appeal from any decision, order or judgment which could reasonably be construed as “appealable.”
Trial attorneys need to understand appeals standards of review
After a case has concluded at the circuit court level, losing litigants often consult their trial attorney concerning their chances on appeal.
Democrats delay vote on injunction bill
Minority Democrats in the state Assembly have delayed a final vote on a Republican bill that would allow attorneys to nullify injunctions blocking state laws.
Assembly to vote on bill blocking injunctions
The state Assembly is expected to take up a Republican bill that would allow attorneys to nullify court rulings blocking state laws by filing quick appeals.
2008AP2045 & 2009AP2322 Werner v. Hendree
Civil Procedure Appeals; final orders Where an order did not dispose of the entire litigation, it is not an appealable order. “First, we hold that the court of appeals improperly dismissed as untimely Werner’s appeal of the order ruling that Hendree was ineligible for indemnification, irrespective of the date on which the order was filed. […]
2009AP2099 Admiral Insurance Company v. Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), et al.
Civil Procedure Appeals; jurisdiction Admiral Insurance Company and Chubb Custom Insurance Company appeal a judgment dismissing their claims against their insured, Paper Converting Machine Company. We initially decided the appeal on the merits, including the following language in a footnote: Admiral and Chubb purport to appeal from a judgment entered July 8, 2009 that, “[b]ased […]
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WLJ People
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