The notice identifies the party appealing, the judgment or order appealed from, and the court to which the appeal is taken. It is filed in the trial court.
In federal civil cases the deadline is 30 days from entry of judgment, or 60 days where the United States is a party.
Alternative Names:
Appeal Notice, Filing an Appeal
Why it Matters?
This is the most unforgiving deadline in litigation because it is jurisdictional: an appellate court cannot hear an untimely appeal regardless of the merits or the reason for the delay. Timely post-trial motions restart the clock from their resolution, which is the only reliable extension. Calendaring the deadline from entry of judgment rather than from the verdict is the recurring error.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the notice of appeal deadline be extended?
When does the clock start?
