Court Motion Ruling Delay

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If the appellate court delays ruling on a motion, writing a polite letter explaining the urgency can be beneficial. Include your case number and details. For the California Second Appellate District, its generally better to file your Appellants Opening Brief (AOB) on time, even with an incomplete record, while working on completing the designation of the record. Being in default can lead to dismissal of your appeal. You can request an extension or notify the court about the incomplete record and your efforts.

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For California Second Appellate District, is it better to be in default or to turn in an AOB with in incomplete record while still attempting to get the designation of record completed.
It's generally better to file your Appellant's Opening Brief (AOB) on time, even with an incomplete record, while you continue to work on completing the designation of the record. Being in default can lead to the dismissal of your appeal. You can also request an extension or notify the court about the incomplete record and your efforts.
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