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HomeCode of Civil ProcedurePRELIMINARY PROVI...Pt. 1Ch. 5.1Art. 2§ 100 Right To Appeal

§ 100 Right To Appeal

Code of Civil Procedure·California
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§ 100 Right To Appeal

This law says anyone can ask a higher court to review a judge's final decision if they think it's wrong.

Key Takeaways

  • •You can appeal if you lose a court case.
  • •The appeal has to follow the rules for appeals.
  • •This only works for final decisions, not small rulings during the case.

Example

You lose a court case about money you think someone owes you.

You can ask a higher court to look at the case again to see if the first judge made a mistake.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 100 Right To Appeal

Any party shall have the right to appeal any judgment or final order consistent with the law governing appeals. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1581, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

right to appealjudgment or final orderlaw governing appeals

Related Statutes

  • § 90 Civil Action Rules Application
  • § 91 Limited Civil Case Scope
  • § 92 Pleadings And Motion Limits
  • § 93 Case Questionnaire Service Rules
  • § 94 Discovery Limits And Methods

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Code of Civil Procedure. Section 100.
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