How Do You Appeal An Eviction In California?
Eviction in California is achieved through a legal process called unlawful detainer. Though the outcome of an unlawful detainer case can be appealed, appeals can be legally complex, and they typically require the assistance of an attorney. To appeal an eviction in California, you must file a notice of the appeal with the lower court, and an appellate brief with the Court of Appeal. File a notice of appeal. Within 90 days of the judge entering judgment in your unlawful detainer case, or within 30 days of receiving a copy of the judgment (whichever is sooner), you must file a notice of appeal. If the case is for less than $25,000 use Form APP-102. If the case is for more than $25,000 you must use Form APP-002, and the deadline to file the notice is extended. Serve process. After you file the notice of appeal, you must serve the notice on the other party in the case as if it were a court summons. Typically, this involves hiring a private process-server. Designate record. Within 10 days of
