The trial judge who presides over a hearing or trial is supposed to, and usually does, sign the resulting written order. But what happens if that normal process is not
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The trial judge who presides over a hearing or trial is supposed to, and usually does, sign the resulting written order. But what happens if that normal process is not…
Continue Reading Can You Appeal from a Nullity?
Although filing a notice of appeal generally divests the trial court of jurisdiction, an appellant may still move for a new trial while an appeal is pending. Doing so, however,…
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