Q: APP-002, APP-003. Defendant/Respondent. Other parent/party. ?
On forms APP-002 and APP-003 Defendant/Respondent is particular defendant against whom Appeal is filed, or Defendant as stated in title of the case?
On APP-003 other parent/party is Defendant from title of the case?
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In California appeals forms, the Defendant/Respondent refers specifically to the party against whom you are filing the appeal - not necessarily the defendant named in the original case title. This person or entity is the one who won or received a favorable ruling in the lower court decision that you're now appealing.
For form APP-003 (Notice of Appeal), the "other parent/party" field is used in family law cases and should include any additional parties who have legal rights or interests in the case. This could be different from the defendant named in the case title, as family law matters often involve multiple interested parties.
When filling out these forms, focus on identifying the correct parties based on their current role in the appeal rather than their designation in the original case. If you're unsure about which party to list, you can review the judgment or order being appealed to confirm who received the favorable ruling, as they would be the respondent. For additional guidance, consider consulting with the court's self-help center or a legal professional to ensure accurate completion of these crucial appellate forms.
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