In many civil cases, particularly divorce preliminary and final hearings, the judge receives many types of information or evidence, from who should have the house, to the division of accounts and debts, to forks and household items.
Despite the clearest testimony and diligence of judge, it is hard to identify and track all of this information for the attorneys and judges during the dynamics of a trial. This blog covers a common tool many attorneys use that aids the judge in tracking these items and ultimately in the ruling: summaries of the testimony.
A summary of the testimony is a written document, ... Read More
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Sometimes it is easy to think when you consider an appeal, the Court of Appeals really retries the case. However, the appellate record is quite limited; understanding this will help you understand what an appellate court can review and consider and what it cannot. The materials considered directly and indirectly on appeal are the following:
Transcript: The Court of Appeals typically has a typed transcript of every question and answer put forth in a trial. This is called the “transcript.”
Exhibits: The transcript (oral testimony) is accompanied by the exhibits. These are typically paper documents admitted at trial.
Appendices: Each party can submit ... Read More