{"id":101,"date":"2017-02-14T16:18:51","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T16:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/davidcorbettlaw.com\/blog1\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2022-01-20T03:01:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T03:01:16","slug":"civil-appeals-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davidcorbettlaw.com\/blog1\/civil-appeals-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Civil Appeals FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following information about civil appeals in the Washington State Court of Appeals is meant to give both parties and attorneys a readily accessible overview of a handful of key issues.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

In no way does it offer a substitute for close study of the relevant <\/span>Rules of Appellate Procedure (the \u201cRAPs<\/a>).\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

To get a PDF copy of the complete FAQs, click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Basic vocabulary of the appeal process<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

To appeal or not to appeal<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0What will an appeal cost?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Will the benefits exceed the costs<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Initiating Review<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Who may appeal a decision of a Washington State Superior Court?\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>What are the deadlines for filing for review?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>What if another party has already filed a timely Notice?\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>What sort of Notice is required?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Where must the Notice be filed?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Does filing a Notice of Appeal have different consequences from filing a Notice for Discretionary Review?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Case scheduling in the Court of Appeals<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What is the standard timeline after the Court of Appeals accepts review?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

What can disrupt the standard timeline?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Can a motion on the merits accelerate review<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

What if the defendant in the trial court files for bankruptcy protection during the appeal<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Persuading the Court of Appeals<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

How does the Court of Appeals understand its job on review?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scope of Review<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standards of Review<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

How does the Court of Appeals apply the \u201csubstantial evidence\u201d standard of review to factual findings that had to be established by \u201cclear, cogent, and convincing\u201d evidence at trial<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Will the Court of Appeals consider new evidence on appeal?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Will the Court of Appeals revisit a trial court\u2019s decisions about witness credibility?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Will the Court of Appeals consider new arguments on appeal?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for writing persuasive briefs.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Does oral argument matter<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>After the Court of Appeals issues its opinion<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>What should you do if you\u2019ve won<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What should you do if you\u2019ve lost<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Collecting on a judgment during the appeal\u2014or staying any collection effort<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Does acceptance of review by the Court of Appeals prevent a party from executing on a judgment obtained in the trial court?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

What happens if execution on the judgment is not stayed, and the judgment is eventually reversed?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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