You can seek an emergency stay in the California Court of Appeal in as little as 1–3 days if you file an ex parte application supported by admissible evidence and a proposed order. Emergency relief is typically requested when enforcement (levy, lockout, turnover, or collection) will occur before the appeal can be heard. This article […]
You can usually move to reinstate a dismissed appeal in the California Court of Appeal by filing a motion in the same appellate case—often within 30 days of the dismissal order—showing good cause and curing the default. Reinstatement is most commonly sought after dismissals for procedural defaults like failing to file a brief, pay fees,
A motion for reconsideration after a California Court of Appeal’s summary denial of a writ petition generally must be filed within 15 days of the denial. Summary denials are common in writ practice, and the procedural window to seek further review is short and rule-driven. This article explains when reconsideration is available, what to file,
