Appeals

About Appeals

The Appeals screen allows for the viewing and recording of Appeals materials.

To enter Appeals information:

  1. View any previously entered Appeals information.

  2. To Export the list, select from the options .pdf , .xls , or .rtf .

  3. To Edit, Delete, Select Documents, or Attach Documents, select the Action icon .

  4. To Show/Hide Columns, Reset Layout, Save Layout, turn on/off Auto Save, or choose between Resize Mode Control and Resize Mode Next Column, select the Layout button.

  5. Select ADD APPEAL.

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  6. Select the Type from the dropdown menu.

  7. Select the Reply Brief Due date. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Critical Deadline checkbox.

  8. Select the Late Date for Notice of Appeal. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Critical Deadline checkbox.

  9. Select the Notice of Appeal Served/Received date.

  10. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Cross Appeal Needed checkbox.

  11. Select the Reply Brief Party. Narrow the search by ALL PLAINTIFFS, ALL DEFENDANTS, or ALL PARTIES.

  12. Select the Cross Appeal Due Date.

  13. Select the Cross Appeal Served/Received date.

  14. Select the Trial Transcript Ordered date.

  15. Select the Reply Brief Served/Received date.

  16. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Trial Transcript Received checkbox.

  17. Select the Argument Date Likely.

  18. Select the Record on Appeal Served/Received date.

  19. Select the Argument Date by selecting the APPOINTMENT button. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Critical Deadline checkbox.

  20. Select the Appellant Brief Due date. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Critical Deadline checkbox.

  21. Select the Argument Party. Narrow the search by ALL PLAINTIFFS, ALL DEFENDANTS, or ALL PARTIES.

  22. Select the Appellant Brief Party. Narrow the search by ALL PLAINTIFFS, ALL DEFENDANTS, or ALL PARTIES.

  23. Select the Decision Served/Received date.

  24. Select the Appellant Brief Served/Received date.

  25. Select the Method of Service.

  26. Select the Respondent Brief Due date. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Critical Deadline checkbox.

  27. Select the Last Date for Motion/Appeal to Higher Court. If applicable, place a checkmark in the Critical Deadline checkbox.

  28. Select the Respondent Brief Party. Narrow the search by ALL PLAINTIFFS, ALL DEFENDANTS, or ALL PARTIES.

  29. Select the Motion/Appeal to Higher Court Party. Narrow the search by ALL PLAINTIFFS, ALL DEFENDANTS, or ALL PARTIES.

  30. Select the Respondent Brief Served/Received date.

  31. ATTACH allows you to add files from your computer.

  32. SELECT allows you to search from within SmartAdvocate.

  33. Select SAVE to add Appeals information.

  34. Otherwise, select CANCEL to return to the previous screen.

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