Federal Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice (The Rutter Group Practice Guide)

Federal Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive explanation of federal civil appellate and writs practice in the Ninth Circuit. It includes discussion of statutes, the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Ninth Circuit rules, as well as coverage of review in agency, bankruptcy, and tax court cases. This set has sample briefs and invaluable forms and provides a practical guide to Ninth Circuit organization and operations. Contents cover:

• Appealability of district court orders and judgments
• Notice of appeal and cross-appeal
• Record designation and preparation
• Mediation program
• Appellate court motion practice
• Scope, limits, and standards of appellate review
• Appellate briefs
• Oral argument
• Disposition of appeal
• Rehearing
• Postappeal issues
• Extraordinary writs
• Review in bankruptcy, agency, and tax court proceedings

• Citations to the latest cases available, plus statutes and rules of court
• Proven strategies, tactics, and time-saving tips from experienced practitioners
• Step-by-step development of each topic and procedure, showing you what, when, where, and how to do it
• Illustrations that are based on actual cases
• Practice-tested forms conforming to the latest rules with comments and suggestions for their use