1) Appeal from an order that can be appealed. The Court of Appeals reminded us today that interlocutory attorney fee awards are not immediately appealable. Cebula v. Givens Estates, Inc.
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Pendent Appellate Jurisdiction, Not So Clear-Cut
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Will the North Carolina Court of Appeals hear every issue an appellant raises in an interlocutory appeal, or limit its review to core questions affecting a substantial right? Our Court…
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Appellate Rules Only Apply to Appeals
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This week’s opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals offered several helpful reminders for appellate practitioners. First, don’t forget to include all required parts of the record on appeal—including…
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Interlocutory Appeals and Collateral Orders in the Fourth Circuit
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The circuit courts of appeals have limited appellate jurisdiction. In two important cases, the Fourth Circuit recently dismissed appeals because the court did not have jurisdiction. These opinions provide an…
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