Avoiding Pitfalls: Jurisdictional Considerations for Appeals

By Thomas R. Newman and Steven J. Ahmuty, Jr.

The article explains that in New York, only “aggrieved” parties can appeal from proper, written orders or judgments within 30 days. Appeals must follow strict timing and procedural rules; missing deadlines usually results in dismissal. Courts can excuse minor errors, but proper filing and notice are crucial to keep the right to appeal.

Read the full article from the New York Law Journal on the Duane Morris LLP website.

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