§ 20.1 Introduction

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§20.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter discusses the effect of appellate review on further proceedings. The subject is covered primarily by RAP 12.2 and 12.5 through 12.9. The most significant term in this chapter is "mandate." The issuance of the mandate and the circumstances under which the mandate can be recalled affect the finality of a decision and the authority of the trial or appellate court to act. This chapter also discusses the effect of a reversal on action taken in...