SDG, the "Judgment In A Civil Case" entered on November 20, 2012, under FRCivP Rule 58 (as noted above the Judge's signature on the Judgment), I BELIEVE, starts the appellate timetable. On or before December 18, 2012, the parties will either have to file a motion for new trial or to modify or correct the judgment, or other motion requesting relief from judgment.
IF there is no Motion for new trial or motion to modify or correct the judgment, or other motion requesting relief from the judgment, the appellant must file a notice of appeal and filing fee with the district clerk within 30 days after November 20, 2012. FFApp 1.
IF there IS a Motion for new trial or motion to modify or correct the judgment, or other motion requesting relief from the judgment, and relief is DENIED, the appellant then has 30 days from the date of denial to file notice of appeal and filing fee with the district clerk.
Judgment is final when entered, subject to court's action on postjudgment motions listed in FRAP 4(a)4).
The entry of that judgment started the clock ticking. Other clarifications, including prejudgment interest and how the 3.5% is based will come as a result of motions to be filed which will be incorporated into the Final Judgment.
This stuff is directly from "O'Connor's Federal Rules, Civil Trials 2012." Page 1577, TIMETABLES: Appeal of Civil Trial.
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