Starting Appeal Process Guide

Summary

To start an appeal in New York, file a Notice of Appeal with the court clerk, serve all parties, and prepare the Record on Appeal. For town court decisions, adjust the template to reflect Town Court instead of Supreme Court. Ensure all parties are served and follow specific court procedures.

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how to file a notice of appeal
To file a Notice of Appeal in New York, follow these steps:
*. Draft the Notice: Clearly state your intent to appeal, including case details and decision date.
*. File with Clerk: Submit it to the clerk of the court where the decision was made.
*. Serve Parties: Serve copies to all involved parties.
Do you need help with specific forms or deadlines?
show me a draft of a notice of appeal
Here's a basic template for a Notice of Appeal in New York:
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF [County Name]
[Your Name],
Plaintiff/Appellant,
vs.
[Respondent's Name],
Defendant/Respondent.
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Index No.: [Index Number]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the plaintiff/appellant, [Your Name], hereby appeals to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, [Department], from the Order/Judgment of the Supreme Court, County of [County Name], entered in this action on the [Date] day of [Month], [Year], and from each and every part thereof.
Dated: [Date]
[City], New York
Respectfully submitted,
__________________________
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
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Is there anything specific you need more help with in this process?
it was in a town court
To file a Notice of Appeal from a town court decision in New York:
*. Draft the Notice: Use the same template but replace "Supreme Court" with "Town Court".
*. File with Clerk: Submit it to the clerk of the town court.
*. Serve Parties: Serve copies to all involved parties.
Are there specific deadlines or forms you need more information on?