Last week the North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal based on what it described as “substantial noncompliance” with the appellate rules. The dismissal in Smith v. North Carolina
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Somewhat Surprising Sanctions
After Dogwood, it is fairly rare that an appellate court will dismiss an appeal for rules violations. However, that reluctance does not give carte blanche to appellate practitioners, as…
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Alternative Requests for Relief – Reasonable or Risky Business?
Thinking about proposing an alternative request for relief, asking for a clean win but informing the court that you would settle for lesser relief “in the alternative”? What about saving…
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Appellate Practice Tip in Practice: Follow Up (Quickly) With Court Reporters Regarding Filing of Transcripts
Three months ago we posted an appellate practice tip regarding Appellate Rule 7 and the court reporter’s duties in delivering and filing a completed trial court transcript. We noted that,…
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Trick or Treat: Court of Appeals Serves Up A Grab Bag of Appellate Rules Goodies
Family law appellate practitioners have one of the most difficult jobs in the bar. They have to master the complicated family law statutes and the quirks of District Court practice,…
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