Post-trial Motions

Protecting your verdict

A roadmap to navigate the post-trial landscape, from preparing a proposed judgment to opposing the motion for new trial

The motion for new trial can save tremendous time and expense, but some missteps can doom the appeal

Practical ideas and techniques for responding to opposing counsel’s briefs

Immediate steps you must take once the verdict is announced

From a costs memo to an attorney’s fees motion to juror declarations, a review of what to do after the verdict

It’s your “do over” if things didn’t go quite right, and your chance to complete the record before going to the Court of Appeal

California courts attempt to limit new trial motions to prevent interminable trials from clogging the courtrooms

From Issue: 2011 July

Guernsey v. City of Salinas — When juror affidavits concerning deliberations are admissible for new-trial motions or appeal

From Issue: 2019 April