One sentence of Rule 3(c) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure provides: “If timely notice of appeal is filed and served by a party, any other party may
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One sentence of Rule 3(c) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure provides: “If timely notice of appeal is filed and served by a party, any other party may…
Continue Reading Which Orders Can Be Included In A Cross-Appeal?
In its final set of opinions from 2016, the North Carolina Court of Appeals provided some helpful reminders for appellate practitioners.
1. Unless some other exception applies, you may appeal…
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals released several opinions today that dealt with insufficient (or missing) briefs. These decisions provide several good reminders to appellate practitioners of the importance of…
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