A Checklist for preparing a respondent's brief in a civil appeal to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department from a judgment or order of the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction). This Checklist addresses the content, formatting, service, and filing requirements for a Fourth Department respondent's brief.

This Checklist reflects the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the associated Fourth Department Rules, and the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division. For information on e-filing requirements in the Fourth Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.