A Checklist of practical steps for submitting an appellant's brief in a civil appeal to the Appellate Division, Third Department from a judgment or order of the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction). Specifically, this Checklist addresses the content, formatting, service, and filing requirements for an appellant's brief in the Third Department.

This Checklist reflects the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the associated Third Department rules, and the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division. For information on e-filing requirements and the categories of cases subject to e-filing in the Third Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.