Civil Appeals in New York: Court of Appeals Appellant's Brief | Practical Law

Civil Appeals in New York: Court of Appeals Appellant's Brief | Practical Law

A sample brief the appellant can use in a normal course civil appeal to the New York State Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, to provide legal and factual support for reversing, modifying, or vacating a lower court's judgment or order. This sample reflects the content and formatting requirements imposed by the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and the Court of Appeals' Rules of Practice. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Civil Appeals in New York: Court of Appeals Appellant's Brief

Practical Law Standard Document w-004-7655 (Approx. 18 pages)

Civil Appeals in New York: Court of Appeals Appellant's Brief

by Practical Law Litigation
Maintained • New York
A sample brief the appellant can use in a normal course civil appeal to the New York State Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, to provide legal and factual support for reversing, modifying, or vacating a lower court's judgment or order. This sample reflects the content and formatting requirements imposed by the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and the Court of Appeals' Rules of Practice. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.