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Appellate Terms and Phrases

What is the ''return date'' regarding an appeal, and what is its significance? What does''lodging of the record'' mean?


Asked on 10/02/07, 10:27 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

Re: Appellate Terms and Phrases

I agree with Mr. Nance. Appellate practice is extremely difficult. While you certainly do have the right to represent yourself in the appellate court, you will be committing legal suicide. If you are already over your head before the record has been lodged, you certainly have no chance of getting through the appellate process without a lawyer.

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Answered on 10/05/07, 9:44 pm
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Appellate Terms and Phrases

It means you need an attorney. You can't represent yourself in cases on appeal.

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Answered on 10/02/07, 4:31 pm


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