Yes, appeal it. But REFUSE to comply in any way while appealing.
And while you're waiting for the appeal, now would be a good time to remodel the judge's chambers, with the usual government efficiency, of course.
Start with the air conditioning. Rip it out now, to prep for the arrival of the new air conditioning, which for some inexplicable will not arrive until December, just in time for testing.
And then, the heating upgrade cycle will commence...
Why not simply ignore it?