9.0 - I. Introduction

• Jurisdiction: New York

I. Introduction

Whether, as an appellant, you will need to convince the appellate court to reverse or modify a judgment or, as a respondent, you will wish to preserve the status quo, the importance of preserving issues at trial cannot be overstated. Irrespective of counsel’s position as a plaintiff or defendant, counsel must be vigilant in objecting and making motions at trial to preserve errors and issues for appellate review.

Several policy concerns underlie the doctrine of preservation, not the least...