Such an appeal could delay Microsoft's compliance until the end of the year.

An appeal would have delayed or halted the desegregation of the pools.

The company said the appeal would further delay its emergence from bankruptcy.

Even if the decision goes in favor of Chile's former dictator, appeals could further delay a prompt return home.

Legal appeals delayed the opening here 18 months, but that was long ago.

The appeal automatically delays the penalties until a hearing is held.

Any appeal would delay the start of the suspension.

The decision to hear the appeal will probably delay any trial until next year, lawyers involved in the case said.

The appeal, now under consideration, could delay or slow down the proceedings.

After the sentencing, American officials were confident that appeals might delay the hanging until the spring.