Q: APP- 002 Respondent/Defendant.
Can you please reference rule/guide that define how to fill out this field.
Since appears that APP-002 has to match the title section of the Superior Court Case; NOT particular respondent to appeal.
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The APP-002 Notice of Appeal form's respondent/defendant field should indeed match the case title exactly as it appears in your Superior Court case. This is outlined in California Rules of Court, Rule 8.100(a), which governs notices of appeal in civil cases.
When filling out this section, you'll want to copy the respondent/defendant's name precisely as written in your original Superior Court case caption, even if you're only appealing against some of the parties. This ensures consistency in case identification throughout the appellate process and helps prevent any confusion about which case is being appealed.
For additional guidance, you can refer to the California Courts' Self-Help resources or consult the Judicial Council of California's Information Sheet for Notice of Appeal (APP-001-INFO). These resources provide step-by-step instructions for completing appellate forms correctly. Remember that any discrepancy between your appeal documents and the original case title could potentially cause processing delays.
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