The trial court has entered judgment in your case. Now what? This series of articles will examine some common questions on appeals to Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court (or Law Court) in civil cases. How Much Time do I Have to File an Appeal? An appeal must be filed within 21 days after the entry of judgment. This is a very important deadline. Failure to file a Notice of Appeal within 21 days will, with few exceptions, result in the loss of your right to appeal. The Trial Judge Ruled Against me on a Motion Before Trial. Can I Appeal? Generally speaking, you can only appeal at the end of the case, once the trial court has issued a “final judgment.” In simple terms, a final judgment is an order by the court that resolves all of the issues in the case. This occurs after trial or, in some cases, when the court dismisses the case or enters judgment in favor of one of the parties. This means that many of the decisions the trial court makes leading up to and…