Civil Appeals and Writs, LawDesk® CD-ROM Edition (The Rutter Group California Practice Guides)

Written by prominent appellate experts, this authoritative how-to book guides you through civil appeals and writs practice in California state courts. Beginning with pre-appeal planning (protecting the record), it continues through appealable judgments and orders, noticing the appeal, standards of review, briefing, the court of appeal decision, Supreme Court review, and writ review. It integrates applicable statutes, statewide rules, and local appellate court rules and policies. Invaluable sample briefs and other forms are included.