The following lists the ten most important steps that must be taken to properly file or defend a civil appeal. Detailed descriptions of each step can be found here:

Step 1: Determine when the final judgment was entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court

Step 2: Timely file a "Notice of Appeal" from the final judgment

Step 3: Decide whether a "Cross-Appeal" is appropriate and, if so, timely file a "Notice of Cross-Appeal"

Step 4: Order the necessary transcripts of proceedings conducted in the Superior Court

Step 5: Make satisfactory arrangements for payment

Step 6: File and deliver the proper papers

Step 7: Request additional transcripts

Step 8: Receive a copy of the Index of the Superior Court Clerk

Step 9: File a supersedeas bond with the Clerk of the Superior Court to prevent collection of a money judgment while the appeal is being decided by the Court of Appeals

Step 10: Get the Court of Appeals briefing schedule and pay all fees and file all briefs on time