Order Judgment Appeal

[APPELLATE COURT NAME] [Division / District]

[Case Caption] Appellate Case No. [] Trial Court No. [] Trial Judge: [___]

ORDER AND JUDGMENT [Date]

2. Jurisdiction and Procedural History

Concise chronological summary establishing:

• Appealed order/judgment and date
• Timely notice of appeal
• Issues presented
• Briefing and oral argument status
• Standard(s) of review for each issue

3. Issues and Standards of Review

4. Analysis and Holdings

Per issue:

Issue [#]. [Statement] Standard of Review: [standard] Holding: [affirm/reverse/modify/vacate] Reasoning: [1–3 sentences with controlling authority and record cite]

5. Disposition

IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The [trial court order/judgment] is [affirmed/reversed/vacated/modified] as to [Issue].
2. The matter is [remanded] for [specific action].
3. [Costs/fees disposition].

6. Remand Instructions (if applicable)

Specify:

• Scope of remand and required proceedings
• Limits on trial court discretion
• Jurisdiction retained or returned
• Deadline or timeline if imposed

7. Costs, Fees, and Mandate

Costs on appeal are awarded to [party] pursuant to [authority]. Attorney's fees on appeal are [granted/denied] and [remanded for determination / set at $X]. The mandate shall issue [date/under rule].

8. Authentication

DATED: [Date]

[Presiding Judge/Justice], [Title]

ATTEST:

Clerk of the Court

Pitfalls

• Maintain neutral judicial tone — not advocacy
• State the standard of review explicitly for every issue
• Separate each issue's outcome in the disposition — no ambiguity
• If modifying or remanding, specify exact changes or required actions
• Use jurisdiction-specific formatting and citation rules
• Include mandate language if required by local rule
• Mark uncertain authority with [VERIFY]