Most appeals are considered on the basis of “a matter of law”. If you are paying an hourly rate, an appeal can be quite costly. There are not only expenses for the lawyer, but also out-of-pocket costs, such as to obtain the transcript.
Filing Fees - NYC Civil; District Court, City Court ItemFee Filing of first paper (Non-Consumer Credit Transaction) $45 Notice of Trial $40 Demand for Jury Trial $70 Notice of Appeal $304 more rows
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