2026-05-14 | Appellate Prep
Findings for Meaningful Review: Parr and Rosenthal
Technical Insight.
How to stop 'Summary Denials' and force the court to show its work using the Parr/Rosenthal findings mandate.
# Findings for Meaningful Review: Parr and Rosenthal
Have you ever received a one-sentence order from a Magistrate that says simply: 'Motion Denied'? That is a violation of your rights.
## Meaningful Appellate Review
Under the *Parr* and *Rosenthal* decisions, a court **must** make findings of fact and conclusions of law that are specific enough to allow for meaningful review. If they don't, they have committed an abuse of discretion.
### How to use it:
- **Motion for Specific Findings**: Demand the court explain its logic.
- **CRM 7 Leverage**: Use the lack of findings to reverse the order on review.
- **Appellate Shield**: Ensure that any error made by the Judge is captured for the Court of Appeals.
AWA-Legal is here to ensure that your case is never ignored by the system.
Have you ever received a one-sentence order from a Magistrate that says simply: 'Motion Denied'? That is a violation of your rights.
## Meaningful Appellate Review
Under the *Parr* and *Rosenthal* decisions, a court **must** make findings of fact and conclusions of law that are specific enough to allow for meaningful review. If they don't, they have committed an abuse of discretion.
### How to use it:
- **Motion for Specific Findings**: Demand the court explain its logic.
- **CRM 7 Leverage**: Use the lack of findings to reverse the order on review.
- **Appellate Shield**: Ensure that any error made by the Judge is captured for the Court of Appeals.
AWA-Legal is here to ensure that your case is never ignored by the system.
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