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Georgia Appeals: Practice and Procedure with Forms
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Georgia Appeals: Practice and Procedure with Forms, by Michael B. Terry, is a guide to handling appeals in the Court of Appeals of Georgia and the Supreme Court of Georgia. It addresses preservation of appellate issues in the trial courts.
Provides understandable, clear assistance to the attorney handling his or her first appeal,
Gives context and nuance to the more experienced appellate advocate appearing in the Georgia appellate system for the first time
Delivers up-to-date analysis for the busy, experienced Georgia appellate practitioner.
Includes sample documents in print and on CD (briefs, motions, petitions, requests, petitions) useful in the appeals process.
Is available in digital format. Downloadable eBook included in your purchase. This digital version of Georgia Appeals: Practice and Procedure with Forms is in EPUB format,with hyperlinks to full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content. We recommend Apple® iPad® or iPhone®, SONY® Reader, or Adobe® Digital Editions (for PC or Mac users).
Chapters Include:
Workings of the Georgia Appellate Courts
The“Two Term Rule” and its Impact
Fundamental Principles of Error Preservation
Preservation of Objections to Comments and Arguments of Counsel
Preservation of Objection to Judicial Comments
Preservation of Objections to Jury Instructions
Preservation of Objections to Verdict Forms and Inconsistent Verdicts
Preservation of Objections to Insufficiency of the Evidence or Invalid Legal Theories
from the Pretrial Order through Trial
Preservation of Error and Waiver in the Appellate Courts Appealable Judgments and Orders
Notice of Appeal
Supersedeas and Supersedeas Bond
Transcripts and the Record on Appeal
Deadlines
Briefs of Appellant—Due Date, Structure and Contents of Opening and Reply Briefs
Brief of Appellee—Due Date, Structure and Contents
Supplemental Briefs and Amicus Briefs
Motions Practice in Georgia Appellate Courts
Requests for Oral Argument
Scheduling,Time Limits and Procedures for Oral Argument
Preparing for Oral Argument
Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme Court of Georgia
Petitions for Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court