Initial Civil Appeals: Kentucky | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: Kentucky | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Kentucky. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: Kentucky

Practical Law State Q&A 6-577-1646 (Approx. 13 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: Kentucky

by H. Kevin Eddins, Eddins Domine Law Group, PLLC, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 16 May 2023Kentucky, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Kentucky. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky courts have modified or suspended many court rules and procedures on a statewide or court-by-court basis. Check Kentucky Court of Justice: COVID-19 and the Courts for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.