This Practice Note explains the process for briefing a civil appeal to the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department from a judgment or order of the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction). This Note covers briefing schedules, including preferences, active management, expedited appeals, and enlargements of time. It also addresses the content, formatting, service, and filing requirements for the appellant's brief, respondent's brief, and reply brief.

This Note reflects the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division, and the Second Department's local rules. For information on e-filing requirements and the categories of cases subject to e-filing in the Second Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.