App 102 Form - California Notice of Appeal for Limited Civil Cases

The App 102 form is the official California Notice of Appeal for Limited Civil Cases, issued by the Judicial Council. Parties who receive an unfavorable judgment in a California limited civil court use this form to begin the appellate process. File within 30 days of the judgment and submit to the superior court clerk. Download the App 102 form using the button below.

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App 102 Form Details - California Notice of Appeal

The APP-102, formally titled Notice of Appeal or Cross-Appeal - Limited Civil Case, is a Judicial Council of California form for appealing a judgment or order in a California limited civil court. Limited civil cases involve disputes valued at $35,000 or less. An appellant files the APP-102 PDF with the clerk of the superior court that issued the judgment, typically within 30 days of the ruling. The appellate division of the superior court reviews limited civil appeals. When filing, identify all parties, the case number, and the specific judgment being appealed. Serve all opposing parties before submission. Related forms include the California civil form and other California Judicial Council forms.

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Form Name	App 102 Form
Form Type	Notice of Appeal / Cross-Appeal
Jurisdiction	California (Limited Civil Cases)
Form Length	3 pages
Fillable?	No
Fillable fields	0
Avg. time to fill out	45 sec
Other names	app 102 sample, appeal limited appealing, california form notice appeal, app 102

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The APP-102 is the official California Judicial Council PDF form for filing a notice of appeal in a limited civil case. Use the steps below to complete this court PDF correctly before submitting to the superior court.

Who Needs to File the APP-102

Any party in a California limited civil case who wishes to appeal a court judgment, order, or ruling must file this PDF with the court. Limited civil cases involve monetary disputes of $35,000 or less. The appellant must file within 30 days of the judgment to preserve appellate rights. Both plaintiffs and defendants in California civil cases may use this notice of appeal or notice of cross-appeal judicial council PDF form.

How to Fill Out the APP-102 PDF

Enter the case name and case number exactly as they appear on the original court documents. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether you are filing a notice of appeal or a notice of cross-appeal. List every appellant by name. Identify the specific judgment, order, or ruling being appealed and the date it was entered. Sign and date the completed PDF before submission.

Filing and Serving the Completed Form

File the completed notice of appeal PDF at the clerk's office of the superior court where the original civil case was decided. Pay the applicable California civil filing fee. Serve copies on all other parties in the case and file a proof of service with the court. The appellate division of the California superior court will then process the civil appeal. See also the general appeal form and the California Judicial Council form CA for related court filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is App 102 the same as APP-102?

Yes. App 102 and APP-102 refer to the same California Judicial Council PDF used for limited civil appeals.

What court handles limited civil appeals in California?

Limited civil appeals in California are reviewed by the appellate division of the superior court, not the California Court of Appeal.

Is there a filing fee for the notice of appeal?

Yes. California courts charge a civil filing fee when you submit this notice of appeal. Fee amounts vary by county.