Daria

DISCUSSION

Daria's 44-page opening brief fails to comply with the rules of appellate procedure. It does not include a summary of significant facts with supporting citations to the appellate record. Daria fails to raise legal issues in a clear and concise manner and does not "[s]tate each point under a separate heading or subheading summarizing the point . . . ." (California Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(B).) The brief consists of prolix accusations of misconduct by respondents, counsel and the court without any factual or legal analysis. Although appellant cites legal authorities, she does not explain how these authorities apply to this case. The brief does not "state the nature of the action, the relief sought in the trial court and the judgment or order appealed from." (Id., rule 8.204(a)(2)(A).) The appellant has the burden of providing an adequate record and of showing that error occurred and that it was prejudicial. (Maria P. v. Riles (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1281, 1295-1296.) Being self-represented does not change this obligation or lighten the burden. Appellate courts are bound by rules that apply to appellate processes and procedures and are not permitted to take on the…