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Notice of Appeal/Cross-Appeal—Limited Civil Case

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is used to tell a trial court that you want to appeal a final judgment or order from a limited civil case to a higher court. It asks for details about the case you are appealing and your contact information.

The court describes it as: Tell the trial court that you are appealing (asking a higher court to review) the decision (final judgment or order) of the trial court in a limited civil case .

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party wants to ask a higher court to review a decision made by a trial court in a limited civil case. It must be filed within specific time limits after the judgment is entered.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The party who is filing the appeal, or their lawyer, fills out this form. You must make a copy for yourself and for every other party involved in the case.
Does this form cover all types of appeals?
No, this form is only for appealing in a limited civil case. There are other forms for appealing in unlimited civil cases.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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