Most companies have the right to appeal a commercial litigation decision when a judge appears to have ordered excessive or punitive damages. Requesting an appellate court to overturn a lower court's decision, however, may require proof of an error made during the...
Appellate Practice
How to prepare for the appellate process
Most people outside the legal systems aren't familiar with the complexities of the appellate process. It's an entirely different dynamic than most cases with specific rules and expectations for everyone involved. However, there are ways to prepare yourself and your...
When to seek an appeal in court
There are many circumstances where companies or business owners are not satisfied with a court’s ruling on a dispute. It probably happens during every case because there is usually one winner in most lawsuits. However, some companies have another option, such as...
Appellate practice differs from trial court practice
When you take your grievances to a Pennsylvania court, you hope to achieve a certain outcome. If that does not happen, you may feel cheated and wonder whether you have any recourse. It may be possible to file an appeal, but in appellate practice, you can only do so...