Rule 9 - Perfection of the Appeal; Dismissal for Non-Compliance(a) Perfection of Appeal. Perfection of the appeal and cross-appeal shall be a precondition of transmitting the record to the Superior Court. For purposes of this section, perfection shall include the timely filing of a notice of appeal or cross-appeal, the payment of any record or transcript fee, and the timely filing of appellant's, or cross-appellant's memorandum.(b) Abandonment of Appeal; Dismissal. In the event an appeal or cross-appeal is not fully perfected, it shall be deemed abandoned and shall be dismissed by order of the trial court with notice to the appellant or cross-appellant.(c) Effect of Dismissal. In the event an appeal is dismissed, the judgment of the trial court may be enforced as if no appeal had been taken, or, if available, judgment against a surety or cost bond may be sought.Sup. Ct. R. App. proc. Civi. 9
Added April 30, 2003, effective 6/1/2003 on an emergency basis. Amended Oct. 16, 2003, effective 12/1/2003.HISTORICAL NOTES
Former Rule 9, Appeal; When Taken, was repealed by order dated April 30, 2003, effective June 1, 2003 on an emergency basis. For subject matter of former Rule 9, see Rule 4.