Information to complete the forms should be TYPED rather than handwritten.
To file for an appeal to the Superior Court you will need:
- Time and patience
- Case number
- Appeal must be filed no later than 14 days after the final judgment of the lower court
- Court transcripts of previous trials pertaining to the appeal or details of the transcript order with expected date of completion
- The following documents:
- Notice of Appeal
- Docket of proceedings
- Record of payment of bonds
- The Complaint, Answer, Counter or Cross Claims, any amendments, and all proofs of service
- The Judgment, Order, or other Ruling that is the subject of the appeal or cross appeal
- Written motions, responses, and replies
- Exhibits
- The record or transcript of the trial
- Fees must be paid at time of filing
- If requesting a fee waiver or deferral knowledge of monthly income statements, monthly expenses, and current assets
Required formatting for Memorandum:
- Typed or printed (must be legible)
- 15 pages or less, not including certified exhibits
- Single-sided printing
- Double spaced if typed
- 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.
- 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