Appeal Flashcards
1
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Final judgment rule
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GR: one can only appeal from final judgments, which means an ulitmate decision by Tr Ct of the merits of the entire case. Must file notice of appeal in Tr Ct wi 30 days after entry of judgment.
2
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Interlocutory review
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May be appealable even though not final judgment
- interlocutory order reviewable as of right: orders graning, modifying, refusing injunctions; appointing, refusing to appoint receivers; orders affecting possession of property.
- Interlocutory Appeals Act.
- Collateral order exception
- Class action*: Ct of Apps has discretion to review order granting or denying certification of class action. Must seek review wi 14 days of order.