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ONCE IN A while, a trial judge makes a mistake that will do irreparable damage unless it is fixed immediately. That is one rationale behind the "collateral order doctrine," a narrow exception to the final judgment rule that allows federal appeals courts to review certain trial court decisi...

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Published in:The National Law Journal 2009-04, Vol.31 (32), p.23
Main Author: Shea, Michael P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appeals
Attorneys
Contempt of court
Court hearings & proceedings
Evidence
Federal court decisions
Jurisdiction
Legislation
Mandamus
Privileged communication
State court decisions
Trials
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Summary:ONCE IN A while, a trial judge makes a mistake that will do irreparable damage unless it is fixed immediately. That is one rationale behind the "collateral order doctrine," a narrow exception to the final judgment rule that allows federal appeals courts to review certain trial court decisions before final judgment. The doctrine recognizes that some protections--sovereign immunity and double jeopardy, for example--can be effectively preserved only if immediate appellate review is allowed.
ISSN:2163-8756