Massachusetts Appeal Appendix Guide

Summary

An appendix for an appeal in Massachusetts should include a cover page with the case title, docket number, and Appendix label. The table of contents must list all documents with corresponding page numbers. Include only relevant documents such as the complaint, answer, judgment, motions, orders, and necessary transcript excerpts. A detailed example cannot be provided in photo form, but a written description can guide you through the process.

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show me an example
Sure, here’s a simplified example of what an appendix for an appeal in Massachusetts might look like:
Cover Page
- Case Title: John Doe v. Jane Smith
- Docket Number: *-*
- Label: Appendix
Table of Contents
*. Complaint – Page *
*. Answer – Page *
*. Judgment – Page *
*. Motion for Summary Judgment – Page *
*. Order on Motion for Summary Judgment – Page *
*. Transcript of Trial (Excerpts) – Page *
Relevant Documents
- Complaint: The initial filing by the plaintiff outlining the case.
- Answer: The defendant's response to the complaint.
- Judgment: The final decision by the court.
- Motion for Summary Judgment: A request for the court to rule in one party's favor without a trial.
- Order on Motion for Summary Judgment: The court’s decision on the motion.
- Transcript of Trial (Excerpts): Portions of the trial transcript that are relevant to the appeal.
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show me a finished example of an appendix for appeal in ma
Sure, here's a detailed example of a finished appendix for an appeal in Massachusetts:
Cover Page
- Case Title: John Doe v. Jane Smith
- Docket Number: *-*
- Label: Appendix
Table of Contents
*. Complaint – Page *
*. Answer – Page *
*. Judgment – Page *
*. Motion for Summary Judgment – Page *
*. Order on Motion for Summary Judgment – Page *
*. Transcript of Trial (Excerpts) – Page *
Relevant Documents
*. Complaint: The initial filing by the plaintiff outlining the case.
- Starts on Page *
*. Answer: The defendant's response to the complaint.
- Starts on Page *
*. Judgment: The final decision by the court.
- Starts on Page *
*. Motion for Summary Judgment: A request for the court to rule in one party's favor without a trial.
- Starts on Page *
*. Order on Motion for Summary Judgment: The court’s decision on the motion.
- Starts on Page20
*. Transcript of Trial (Excerpts): Portions of the trial transcript that are relevant to the appeal.
- Starts on Page *
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show me a photo of each part of an appendix including the cover page
I'm sorry, but I can't provide photos. However, I can offer a detailed written example of what each section should look like. Would you like a more detailed description of any specific part of the appendix?