Civil Appeals and Writs, 2025-2026 Edition (The Rutter Group California Practice Guide)

Description

Civil Appeals and Writs is a comprehensive and practical resource providing in-depth and up-to-date guidance for both trial litigators and appellate specialists representing clients in civil appeals. Written by Jon B. Eisenberg, with contributing editor Laurie J. Hepler (Greines Martin Stein & Richland LLP), it offers thorough analyses of applicable case law, court rules, and related statutes involved in appellate practice in California. This Practice Guide eases attorneys through the appellate process, explaining the requirements in a clear and concise style and offering practice pointers, tips, and strategies. Sample forms give you the wisdom of experienced appellate practitioners to handle a wide range of appellate issues. Civil Appeals and Writs is an invaluable addition to any legal library. It provides expert guidance, offering the nuts and bolts of appellate procedure for the occasional appellate advocates as well as exploring more complex, subtle, and obscure procedural problems for the appellate specialists. This practice guide covers a broad spectrum of topics, including: Preliminary considerations Appealability and standing to appeal Notice of appeal and cross-appeal Designation of the record Motions, applications, and requests Settlement conferences and mediation Stays and supersedeas Scope and limits of appellate review Appellate briefs Oral argument Decision Rehearing by Court of Appeal Review by California Supreme Court Post-appeal matters Writs Appeals to the Superior Court