A stay of proceedings pending appeal requires the court to be satisfied that the appeal has at least some prospects of success. Where a self-represented litigant faces serious consequences from enforcement and has significant personal disadvantages (vision impairment, disability pension, regional location), the court may grant a limited stay to enable the litigant to obtain pro bono legal advice about seeking review, and may refer the litigant to the pro bono panel under UCPR 7.36.
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