Description
Learn the standards of an appeal and how to file one effectively.This topic will explore the requirements for perfecting an appeal in a civil lawsuit. The material will address the standards applied when an appeal challenges the factual findings of the lower court and when the appeal challenges legal rulings of the lower court. This information will assist lawyers in civil litigation to better understand how appeals are filed and how to frame the issues to be considered by an appellate court.
Date: 2020-04-22 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Perfecting the Appeal
• The Final Judgment Doctrine
• Interlocutory Appeals
• Entering Judgment on Less on All Claims
• Appeal as of Right Versus Discretionary Review
• Filing a Timely Appeal
• Mooting of the Appeal
De Novo Review
• What De Novo Review Means
• Review of Legal Issues
• Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Summary Judgment/Demurrer
• Evidentiary Ruling on Hearsay Objections
Clearly Erroneous Standard
• Defining Clearly Erroneous
• Sufficiency of Evidence to Uphold Ruling
• Sufficiency of Evidence to Uphold Findings of Fact
Abuse of Discretion
• Nonhearsay Evidentiary Rulings
• Admission of Expert Testimony
• Attorney Fees Awards
Federal Agency Decisions
• Limited Review
• Arbitrary, Capricious Were Supported by Substantial Evidence
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Ronald S. Canter, Esq.-The Law Offices of Ronald S. Canter, LLC
