Appeals

Question 1

Final Judgment Rule

Answer 1

A party may generally appeal only from a final judgment

Question 2

Interlocutory Appeals

Answer 2

Some interlocutory orders are appealable as of right

Question 3

Certified Interlocutory Appeals

Answer 3

(1) Trial judge must certify the order for interlocutory appeal; and
(2) Court of appeals must agree to take the appeal

Question 4

Filing a Motion for Certification

Answer 4

Must be filed within 30 days of interlocutory order

Question 5

Response to Motion for Certification

Answer 5

Must be filed within 15 days of service of motion

Question 6

Certification Grounds

Answer 6

(1) Appellant will suffer substantial expense, damage, or injury if the order is erroneous
(2) Order involves substantial question of law
(3) Remedy by appeal is otherwise inadequate

Question 7

Appeal Procedure: Initiating Appeal

Answer 7

An appeal is initiated by the filing of a notice of appeal with the clerk of the trial court

Question 8

Appeal Procedure: Timing

Answer 8

Notice of appeal must be filed within 30 DAYS after final judgment