Practice law for 30+ years and you learn never to be too sure of yourself or the outcome of your cases. It is just not as predictable as you might think. That’s my take based on my experience for what it is worth.
Bouf ...With respect for your legal experience...and looking at it as a layman....If the panel of judges saw the many errors by judge Du and they were of a mind to reverse, wouldn't it be less hurtful for everyone including judge Du to get things over with quickly rather dragging it through OA?