It can be said that there is somewhat of an art and science to an oral argument for an appeal. This matter is subject to much debate. What is the…
Family law is generally confined to the state courts. That is because each state decides its own matrimonial and domestic relations law. So it is very rare for a federal…
It is very important, when deciding to appeal, to find out what relief the appeals court can give. Will the appeals court change the decision, or just send me back…
The Texas Supreme Court process is a bit different from the Court of Appeals process. The Texas Supreme Court, unlike the Court of Appeals, is a court of petition. This…
The process for an appeal begins in the trial court. This is the time to request findings of fact and conclusions of law: Finding out the trial court’s reasoning for…
When a case gets to an appeal, the appellate court generally looks at the documents and filings in the lower court as well as the transcripts of the trial and…
These are very good questions and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Generally, a more complex case with more issues on appeal will take longer than a simple case with few…
Should I file a motion for new trial if I receive a bad ruling from the trial judge? By Brad LaMorgese Generally, in Texas, a motion for new trial…
After a trial, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure allow either party to request what is called findings of fact and conclusions of law. The judge has to then specify…
How long can I take to appeal a final judgment? This is a very good question. If you are appealing too late, then the Court of Appeals will not have…
