The Final Judgment Rule (And Built in Twists on the Rule)

     As noted, we start with the rule of finality, which is incorporated in 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We then look at a couple of twists on finality. There are situations where there is a kind of finality, but not the total end of the case that you might be thinking of. 

     We will then proceed to other statutory grants of authority to grant review, and then turn to an alternative to appeal that can allow the issues to be raised to an appellate court in certain narrow circumstances.