Initial Civil Appeals: Delaware | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: Delaware | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Delaware. 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: Delaware

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-3316 (Approx. 18 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: Delaware

by William M. Lafferty, John P. DiTomo, and Matthew R. Clark, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 09 Mar 2023 • Delaware, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Delaware. 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).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Delaware courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation. Check the Delaware Judiciary Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) website for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.