Filing a Memorandum

Filing a written Memorandum with the lower court allows you to tell your side of the case.

• A Memorandum must be filed within 60 calendar days from the date your Notice of Appeal was due
• The Memorandum is filed with the clerk of the lower court (either municipal or justice)
• Bring two copies and the original to the clerk of the court to be date-stamped - the original and one copy go to the clerk, then one copy is for your records
• The court will send the Memoranda to the Superior Court and the appellee
• Include
  • The Facts: a short statement of the facts of your case.  References to the Record on Appeal should support your factual statements.
  • Your Argument: a short statement explaining why you believe the ruling of the lower court to be incorrect.  Include references to court rules, state statutes, and case law.
  • Your Conclusion: a summarizing statement clarifying what you want the Superior Court to do.
• You cannot introduce new evidence
• If you wish to appear and make a statement to the Superior Court, you have to state "Oral Argument Requested" in the caption on the first page