It has often been said the lawyers speak a different language. It is true that there are many words and phrases used only in a legal context, or mean something different in a legal context than in casual conversation. In fact many legal terms are derived from the Latin language. Here are some terms you may run across during the appeal process, discussions with your attorney, and / or in briefs ... Read More
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And How Does the Indiana Court of Appeals Review Cases?
At Ciyou & Dixon, P.C., we consult and represent clients with a wide array of appellate issues, ranging from domestic relations to criminal to civil cases based on theories ranging from contracts to torts. During initial meetings with clients, the discussion quickly turns to what occurred in the trial court that is potentially “wrong” and how to formulate an appeal, if at all, in order to bring those issues to ... Read More