FL Appellate Specialist Practice Questions - Florida Bar Board Certified - Appellate Practice Exam - FL Appellate Specialist Practice Questions - Florida Bar Board Certified

Question 1

A circuit court enters a final judgment for the defendant in a civil case on March 1. The plaintiff wishes to appeal to the district court of appeal. Under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110(b), within how many days of rendition must the plaintiff file the notice of appeal?

10 days 15 days 30 days 60 days

Correct Answer:

30 days

Question 2

Which characteristic best defines a 'final order' for purposes of invoking the appeal jurisdiction of a Florida district court of appeal?

Any order that resolves a contested motion during litigation An order that ends all judicial labor in the case and leaves nothing further to be done except enforcement An order entered after a jury verdict but before sentencing An order that a party subjectively believes disposes of the most important issue

Correct Answer:

An order that ends all judicial labor in the case and leaves nothing further to be done except enforcement

Question 3

Under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.030, which matter falls within the MANDATORY appeal jurisdiction of the Florida Supreme Court?

A district court of appeal decision that expressly and directly conflicts with another district's decision A district court decision passing on a question certified to be of great public importance A circuit court order denying a motion to dismiss A final order of a trial court imposing a sentence of death

Correct Answer:

A final order of a trial court imposing a sentence of death

Question 4

A party files a timely and authorized motion for new trial in the circuit court directed at the final judgment. Under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.020(h), what effect does this motion have on rendition of the final judgment?

It has no effect; the appeal clock runs from entry of the original judgment It suspends rendition, so the judgment is not deemed rendered until a signed, written order disposing of the motion is filed It automatically extends the appeal deadline by exactly 30 additional days regardless of when the motion is decided It converts the final judgment into a non-final order reviewable under Rule 9.130

Correct Answer:

It suspends rendition, so the judgment is not deemed rendered until a signed, written order disposing of the motion is filed

Question 5

In Florida's appellate structure following the 2023 reorganization, which statement about the district courts of appeal (DCAs) is correct?

The DCAs are advisory only and their decisions do not bind trial courts There are now six district courts of appeal, including a Sixth DCA that became operational in 2023 Every DCA decision may be appealed to the Florida Supreme Court as a matter of right The DCAs have no jurisdiction to review non-final orders

Correct Answer:

There are now six district courts of appeal, including a Sixth DCA that became operational in 2023

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