Section 1.12 Success Rate

• Library: App Ct Prac 2015 Supp

a. (§1.12) Success Rate

The best position to be in on appeal is that of the respondent. Most appeals are lost. This is true of civil cases, criminal cases, administrative law cases, and military cases. This is true in state courts and federal courts. Appellants fare poorly. The majority of judgments are affirmed. This is so clearly evident in all forums and in every time period that the logical question presents itself: “Why are so many of these appeals being taken?” Why are attorneys ignoring the fact that the chances of...