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File your paperwork in the appropriate time to avoid missing your chance to appeal.Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images
File a "Notice to Appeal" form with the Superior Court. Complete the entire form and pay your court fees for processing. Include evidence from the small claims case to support your claim that you were not given a complete and fair trial. Submit this form within 30 days of receiving the "Notice of Entry of Judgment" to follow proper court procedure. - 2
The opposing party has the right to defend even in appellate court.Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
Inform the opposing party involved in the small claims court case that you have filed for an appeal on the case. Tell the opposing party they are required to bring their evidence from the first trial when they attend the appellate trial, if the Superior Court approves your appeal. - 3
Court officials must ensure you receive a fair and just trial.Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images
Hire an attorney to help you gather all evidence necessary for your appellate case. Research all aspects of the trial, because in some states, you are able to submit new evidence to the appellate hearing to prove injustice happened in your original case. - 4
Court reporters record what happens during court cases.Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
Order transcripts from the court concerning your original small claims court case and pay the respective fee for processing. Request a statement from the judge who was present at your original case, if there was no transcriber present at the trial. Bring this evidence to your appellate hearing.
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