A sample reply 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 further support for the arguments in the appellant's opening brief and refute the arguments in the respondent's brief. 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.