WHAT ARE SOME MISTAKES IN THE FORMAT OF APPELLATE PAPERS?
Submitting handwritten briefs. Submitting appendices and exhibits that are difficult to read. Failing to include covers on briefs and appendices of the proper material. Failing to fasten papers properly to prevent loss of pages. Failing to include the name, address and telephone numbers on papers submitted to the New Jersey Appellate Division Submitting briefs that exceed page limits. CONTENTS & FORMAT CHECKLIST FOR APPELLATE BRIEFS & APPENDICIES Type the appellate brief on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper and use the proper typefont (12 point courier) and margins (1 inch) and each page may contain no more than 26 double spaced lines of no more than 65 characters, including spaces. Make sure the brief and all documents included in the appendix are able to be read Use white covers for appellant’s brief Use blue covers for party responding to the appeal’s brief Use buff covers for appellant’s reply brief. file five copies of your brief and appendix with the New Jersey Appellate Division Clerk’s Office
