Civil Procedure

Procedural issues create many traps for the unwary: Irregularities in trial court proceedings or ambiguous verdicts may require a new trial; failing to raise an objection in the trial court can foreclose appellate review of an issue; a settlement that purports to preserve the right to appeal can moot the appeal.  The list goes on and on.  GMSR is experienced in spotting procedural defects and navigating nuances that can be dispositive on appeal.  For that reason, trial counsel and clients often consult with GMSR’s appellate lawyers as a case progresses, in order to maximize their chances of success in an eventual appeal. GMSR’s appellate lawyers have also gotten appeals dismissed, revived litigation that should not have been dismissed, and successfully developed arguments for affirmance or reversal, all based on procedural issues.

May 07, 1984 Kent L. Richland Related Cases
Los Angeles County-U.S.C. Medical Center v. Superior Court (1984) 155 Cal.App.3d 454

Petition granted: the trial court abused its discretion in denying the County Medical Center’s summary judgment motion

Aug 21, 1978 Related Cases
LeMons v. Regents of the University of Cal. (1978) 21 Cal.3d 869

Improper jury instructions

Jun 01, 1976 Related Cases
Fish v. Los Angeles Dodgers (1976) 56 Cal.App.3d 620

Propriety of jury instructions in case involving multiple concurrent causes

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