Dunlap v. Dunlap’s Empirical Analysis

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10 state decisions

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1. “This subdivision specifies the content of the notice of appeal. The purpose of the notice of appeal is simply to declare in a formal way an intention to appeal. As long as this purpose is met, it is irrelevant that the paper filed is deficient in some other respect. Similarly, the notice of appeal plays no part in defining the scope of appellate review. Scope of review is treated in [T.R.A.P.] 13. This subdivision read in conjunction with rule 13(a) permits any question of law to be brought up for review [except as otherwise provided in rule 3(e) ] as long as any party formally declares an intention to appeal in a timely fashion.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re NHC-Nashville Fire Litigation

2. “Comes now the Defendant MARK DANIEL GODSEY, by and through counsel, and pursuant to Tennessee rule of Appellate Procedure 3, to [sic] hereby give notice that he intends to appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals the final judgment entered in this action on the 2 7th day of August, 2003. (Emphasis in original.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Godsey

3. “Rule 60.02 requires that a motion filed thereunder “be made within a reasonable time.” Id. Where a Rule 60.02 motion is filed for reasons (1) or (2), however,- the party seeking relief must file the motion within one year after the judgment or order was entered. Id.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Rogers v. Estate of Russell