After a trial loss, the appeal deadline starts right away. In Florida, the timing rules are strict and missing the deadline can end your ordinary right to appeal. What is the standard deadline for filing an appeal? In many Florida civil cases, a notice of appeal must...
In a Florida appeal, the record, or the file the appellate court reviews, can define the issues the judges may consider. You may believe the trial court made a serious mistake, but the judges generally rely on the documents, exhibits and transcripts that the record...
Florida’s appellate court process can feel complex, especially for people who have just gone through a trial. A clear understanding of the proceedings helps litigants make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. An appeal is not a new trial. Instead, Florida’s...
In Florida appeals, the standard of review is an important factor in your case strategy. This legal framework guides how the appellate court looks at a trial judge’s decisions, ultimately shaping the final outcome. Knowing these criteria allows you and your client to...
Losing a court case against an insurance company can feel like the end of the road. Many Florida small business owners rely on insurance to protect them when lawsuits or accidents happen. When a court sides with the insurance company, the result can feel unfair....
Appeals usually occur after a final judgment, but Florida law allows review of certain rulings before a case ends. Interlocutory review gives you a way to challenge specific nonfinal orders that could affect the direction of your case. This option applies only in...
Appellate work in Florida has its own temperament. It is slower, more deliberate and driven by the written record rather than the courtroom’s momentum. Anyone accustomed to trial practice knows how much turns on credibility, witness control and narrative flow. In the...
In the intricate world of Florida appeals, understanding the standards of review is essential. These standards are the lenses through which appellate courts examine your case, and they can dramatically influence the outcome of your appeal. Let us explore how grasping...
When considering appeals, people generally list common reasons for that appeal. The specifics will be different from case to case, of course, but one of these overarching reasons needs to apply. In other words, someone isn't simply appealing a ruling because they...
“Voir dire” is usually referred to as the jury selection process. In reality, it should probably be called the jury de-selection process because it’s the time given to the court and the opposing attorneys to rid the jury pool of participants who are too conflicted or...