Appeal to California’s intermediate court takes a long time. This affects everything from the interest that will accrue on a money judgment (10% per year in our state) to the parties’ practical ability to ride out the process.
Here’s a snapshot from FY 2016-17 (the most recent data available); it has worsened since, but should improve next year with most of the long-running judicial vacancies now filled.
► The practical message: Litigants deciding whether to proceed through appeal should consider all the implications of a serious time lag.
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