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CA-120

Notice of Appeal

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective July 1, 2021

This form is used to officially tell the court that a person or party is appealing a final judgment or order. It asks the court to review a decision made by a lower court.

The court describes it as: Notice of Appeal.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party wants to appeal a final judgment or order that was entered in a circuit court. The completed form must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court where the original decision was made.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Notice of Appeal, which means it tells the court that someone is appealing a final judgment or order. It is used to start the process of appealing a decision.
Who needs to file this form?
The form must be filed by the party who is appealing the judgment or order. The filing attorney or the party themselves can sign it.
What must happen after filing?
After filing, copies of this completed form must be served on the opposing counsel and any other party. The clerk of the circuit court will then send it to the Court of Appeals.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2021.

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