Additional Civil Appeals: Maine | Practical Law

Additional Civil Appeals: Maine | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from an intermediate appellate court to the court of last resort in Maine. 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, and arguing the appeal. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Additional Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Additional Civil Appeals: Maine

Practical Law State Q&A w-001-4780 (Approx. 6 pages)

Additional Civil Appeals: Maine

by A. Robert Ruesch and Stephen B. Segal, Verrill Dana LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 24 Feb 2023Maine, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from an intermediate appellate court to the court of last resort in Maine. 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, and arguing the appeal. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Additional Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Maine courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check State of Maine Judicial Branch: Maine Courts Response to COVID-19 for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.