Civil Appeals in New York: Briefing an Appeal to the Second Department | Practical Law
This Practice Note explains the process for briefing a civil appeal to the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department from a judgment or order of the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction). This Note covers briefing schedules, including preferences, active management, expedited appeals, and enlargements of time. It also addresses the content, formatting, service, and filing requirements for the appellant's brief, respondent's brief, and reply brief.