You know that you have a right to a fair trial in any case, as all citizens of Oregon do. You also know that you have a right to appeal, and the appellate court then has to go over the decision to see if it was made in error. However, what if things go past that...
Month: May 2015
An appeal searches for errors
If you're thinking of starting an appeal after a decision has been handed down by a trial court, you may think that you need to bring in some new evidence that will change the case. However, more often than not, this is not actually going to happen. Rather than...
Contesting a will is difficult, but sometimes necessary
When a loved one passes away, family members who are left behind might end up looking for a will or an estate plan. While that is one way that people can leave instructions for their estate after they are gone, not all family members will always agree with the will....
What are common terms used in a civil appeal?
In the civil court system, there is a system that allows either the complainant or defendant to file an appeal if they don't agree with the outcome of the case. When either party files an appeal, it is vital for them to understand some basic terms that are associated...
Antitrust laws cover a variety of business transactions
In last week's post, we discussed how San Jose has filed an appeal to the United States Supreme Court regarding Major League Baseball and antitrust laws. The antitrust laws in this country are meant to help stop illegal mergers and business practices. There are three...