Appellants Brief {ATJ 2103.3}

ATJ 2103.3 - APPELLANT'S BRIEF. This form is used by an appellant—the party appealing a trial court decision—to prepare and file an Appellant’s Brief in the Illinois Appellate Court. It is approved by the Illinois Supreme Court and must be accepted by the appellate court. The form guides appellants through the process of organizing and presenting their legal arguments, including identifying the nature of the case, listing the legal issues for review, stating the court’s jurisdiction, and laying out a detailed argument supported by legal authorities and facts from the trial court record. It requires information about the trial court proceedings, including the case history, judgment details, post-judgment motions, and timelines for appeal. The brief must comply with formatting, length, and structure requirements outlined in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 341. The form also includes sections for the table of contents, points and authorities, statements of jurisdiction and facts, argument sections for up to three issues, a conclusion stating the relief sought, a certificate of compliance, and a proof of delivery. If applicable, appendices and additional forms may be attached. www.FormsWorkflow.com