A Practice Note explaining the process for briefing a civil appeal to the New York State Court of Appeals, the state's highest court. This Note covers the normal course briefing schedule, the content requirements for the appellant's brief, respondent's brief, and reply brief, and the formatting, service, and filing requirements specific to briefs. This Note also covers amicus curiae, or friend of the court, briefing for motions for leave to appeal, alternative review appeals, and normal course appeals.