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Appellate Law

Common law or case law is the reported decisions of appellate courts which issue written opinion in specific cases, applying existing law and sometimes providing interpretations of the law. These opinions can be cited as precedent for other cases based on similar facts. Appellate decisions are distinguished from statutory law (the statutes enacted by legislative bodies) and administrative law (the regulations established by governmental agencies based on authority granted by the legislature).

When a party is dissatisfied with a trial court decision, they have a right to appeal to the appellate courts. In North Carolina, the appellate court system consists of the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Practice before these courts is commonly referred to as "appellate law."

In the appeals process, there is no discovery, and the appellate record is limited to what is presented to the trial court. An appeal is presented to a multi-judge panel and is usually decided almost entirely on the written briefs although the rules allow for oral argument, in the Court's discretion.

It is vitally important to have your position represented by a law firm with exceptional writing skills, particular attention to the details of your situation, and a great amount of experience operating within the appellate court system in North Carolina.

The PYM Law firm has over 20 years experience in appellate law in North Carolina, and can assist you with integrity and competence.

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