Navigating the Complex Statement of Decision Process in the Trial and Appellate Courts
Wednesday, November 19, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
When a case tried as a bench trial is on appeal, the most important document to the court of appeal is the trial court’s statement of decision. Yet as anyone who has ever dealt with the rules governing statements of decision knows, the process is exacting and the rules are confusing and in some ways contradictory. The panelists will walk you through each subdivision of California Rule of Court 3.1590 and provide a roadmap of how best to navigate the rule to best protect your client’s interests. They will also talk about appellate consequences when a party fails to comply with the rule.
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