Local Rule LR PL P 29: Appeals from an Adverse Decision in a Civil Action
N.D. W.Va. — Appellate rule
LR PL P 29. Appeals from an Adverse Decision in a Civil Action.
(a) Appeal of Adverse Decision Against an Individual Defendant: To appeal an adverse decision in a civil action against an individual defendant (or defendants) a prisoner must file a Notice of Appeal in the District Court within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the adverse ruling.
(b) Appeal of Adverse Decision Against a Federal Defendant: To appeal an adverse decision in a civil action against the federal government or a government agency, a prisoner must file a Notice of Appeal in the District Court within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of the adverse ruling.