What is an appeal in law?
Q: What is an appeal in law?
A: An appeal in law is how legal cases are reviewed by a higher court than the one that made the initial judgment.
Q: What court is usually involved in an appeal?
A: Usually, an appeals court is involved in an appeal.
Q: What is the process for pursuing an appeal?
A: The person pursuing an appeal, called an appellant, must file a notice of appeal when a lower court judgment is filed. The appellant must give the appeals court legal reasons for reversing the decision of the lower court.
Q: What is the legal argument usually based on in a notice of appeal?
A: The legal argument usually includes legal precedents that relate to the case.
Q: Who is the other party involved in an appeal process?
A: The other party is called a respondent or appellee.
Q: What is the process once the appeals court agrees to hear the case?
A: Each party argues their case before the court.
Q: Is new evidence introduced in an appeals court?
A: No, new evidence is not introduced in an appeals court.
