Information on Appeal Procedures for Unlimited Civil Cases

In an unlimited civil case (a case in which the amount in controversy is more than $25,000), an appeal is a review of a court's decision by another court. Parties to the appeal must file a Notice of Appeal with the superior court within 60 calendar days of the decision. The Notice of Appeal must be accompanied by a $775 filing fee and a $100 deposit. The Appellant must also designate a Reporter's Transcript or Clerk's Transcript/Appendix and serve it to the other party. The Appellant must then prepare and file a brief with the Court of Appeal, which has a 14,000 word limit if produced on a computer or 50 page limit if produced on a typewriter. The Appellant must also serve and file a Civil Case Information Statement and copies of their brief to the court, other counsel, and all self-represented parties. If the Appellant decides not to proceed with the appeal, they must file an Abandonment of Appeal in the superior court or a Request for Dismissal in the Court of Appeal.