Initial Civil Appeals: North Carolina | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: North Carolina | Practical Law

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

Practical Law State Q&A w-001-4867 (Approx. 24 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: North Carolina

by Julia C. Ambrose, Clint S. Morse, Daniel F. E. Smith, and Kasi W. Robinson, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 21 Aug 2023 • North Carolina, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in North Carolina. 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, North Carolina courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation. Check the North Carolina Judicial Branch’s COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.