Appeals Flashcards

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1
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Generally, appeals are only available for

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final judgment,

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2
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a judgment becomes final when

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entered into by the clerk of court on the court’s docket

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3
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A court may enter a final judgement on some claims by

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expressly declaring the order as final

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4
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There are 2 interlocutory orders that are appealable as of right

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1) an order granting or modifying an injunction

2) An order that changes or affects possession of property

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5
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Any interlocutory order can be appealable if

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1) The trial and appellate court agree to follow the appeal

2) The Trial court issues a certificate for an appeal stating that

1) The issue involves a controlling question of law that has grounds for different opinons; and

2) The immediate appeal may materially advance termination of litigation

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6
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Appeallate courts have discretion to hear interlocutory appeals from orders

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certifying/refusing to certify class actions

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7
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Collateral order doctrine

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are too important to deny immediate review

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8
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Writ of mandamus

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Provides appellate review of an order that is an abuse of authority

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9
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Standard of review for questions of law

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de novo

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10
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standard of review for questions of fact

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Jury verdict must be affirmed if supported by substantial evidence

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Standard of review for matters of discretion

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Abuse of discretion

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