Category: Appellee

  • Why Alternative Grounds for Affirmance Matter for Appellees

    What happens when the trial court’s reasoning falters on appeal? For appellees, alternative grounds for affirmance can save the day.  Appellees must consider all possible bases for affirmance, including those not relied on by the trial court. By raising and briefing alternative grounds, appellees provide appellate courts with additional paths to uphold a decision.  The […]

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