" but such a procedure seems to be designed to let the attorneys do most of the work,"

Can't imagine there being different levels of proficiency when it comes to a paying client...but that's me.

" instead, the ruling/verdict in the lower court must be plainly erroneous."

"This is especially true when a good trial judge was on the bench, since good judges, as they should, do their best to issue rulings that are "appeal proof".

Now that was an informative post....IMO, with the legal teams bringing to the table ALL best arguments and the judge weighing in with a matter of law....everything that can be recognized is...

Thanks for that post ronran.....Why did you make it on the OT board and not the formal board?

doni