Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Posttrial procedure refers to the appeals process.
2. Court rules allow for unlimited time to file an appeal.
3. Posttrial relief must be taken within 10 days (usually) and is concerned with errors made at trial.
4. Errors made at civil trial can be incorrect jury instructions, evidentiary issues, or ineffective assistance of counsel.
5. Appealable errors will be determined on whether the errors stated in an appeal had an impact on the outcome of the trial.
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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