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Perspective

Jul. 6, 2011

Masquerade: Identifying the Genuine Judgment

Discerning the difference between an "order" that is not appealable and a judgment that is appealable is not always an easy task. By Gary A. Watt of Archer Norris


By Gary A. Watt


A recent appellate decision provides illumination for trial and appellate lawyers on timely filing a notice of appeal. Davis v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles) 2011 Cal.App. LEXIS 724, addresses the issue of timely appeal after a motion for summary judgment has been granted. Davis demonstrates that discerning the difference between an "order" that is not appealable and a judgment that is appealable is not always an eas...

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