Top 5 Legal Definitions to Know Regarding Your Upcoming Appeal
It has often been said the lawyers speak a different language. It is true that there are many words and phrases used only in a
Appellate Practice
Appellate Practice
It has often been said the lawyers speak a different language. It is true that there are many words and phrases used only in a
The Appeals Process in Indiana generally (there are a few exceptions) begins when a trial court issues a final order. A litigant, whether criminal or
On Monday, October, 21st, the Indiana Court of Appeals announced the appointment of a new chief judge, Judge Nancy H. Vaidik to succeed Judge Margret
In civil cases, which include divorce and paternity actions, each party has the right to request a Special Judge (also called a change of Judge)
In Indiana, most all cases that flow through the court system are not confidential. In other words, your name and all your legal business are
A recent blog discussed how an appellant (person initiating an appeal) gathers documents from the lower court hearing being appealed in an appendix to provide
When an order or judgment is taken up on appeal, there are several deadlines to be noted. For example, when the notice of appeal must
One common question parties wishing to appeal decisions/sentences/judgments have is how the Court of Appeals will hear the evidence underlying an appeal. A common misconception
Often we receive calls from litigants who are seeking to appeal a trial court order that was unfavorable to us, and one of the
The appellate process can often seem elusive and might be considered by some to be “behind closed doors” because often, the appellate parties rarely appear
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