A fair and just trial is only possible if the presiding judge is fair and just. The justice system depends on unbiased and careful consideration of the facts of a case in order to function properly. So, what happens when a judge abuses their discretion? Texas...
What is meant by “standard of review” and why is it important to set out the proper standard of review in an appellant’s brief? There are many different standards of review that an appellate court may use in different circumstances. When filing an...
When conducting a trial of your case, it is advisable to have an appeal attorney to either be the attorney conducting your trial or an appeal lawyer to act as a consultant at trial. This is mainly because an appeal attorney can spot and identify issues that are...
Typically, a motion for new trial must be filed within 30 days of the judgment being rendered in your case. You will want to file a motion for new trial if you are seeking to overturn the trial court’s judgment. A motion for new trial also points out defects or...
Usually, the deadline to file a notice of appeal of a trial court’s judgment is 30 days after the judgment is signed by the court. This begins the appeal process. However, if there is a deadline extending pleading like a motion for new trial or request for findings...
After a judgment is rendered in your case at the trial level, you typically must file a notice of appeal within 30 days of the judgment being signed. However, if you file a motion for new trial asking the trial court to reconsider it’s ruling, then the deadline to...
