Whether an order or judgment is appealable is not always obvious on its face. In a decision that only an appellate geek could love, the 4th District Court of Appeal recently held that for a dismissal order to be appealable it must be written and signed by the judge. This court also joined a chorus of other appellate courts, in holding that an order denying a reconsideration motion is not separately appealable. Sexy ruling, right? Maybe not, but a very important one for trial and appellate practitioners alike who want to make sure their appeals can lift off the ground.

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