Appeal Period
/əˈpiːl ˈpɪəriəd/
Definitions
- (n.) The designated timeframe within which a party may file an appeal against a judicial or administrative decision.
The appellant filed the notice of appeal before the expiration of the appeal period.
- (n.) A statutory or contractual deadline limiting the time to challenge a ruling or judgment on procedural or substantive grounds.
Missing the appeal period generally results in waiver of the right to contest the decision.
Forms
- appeal period
- appeal periods
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Commentary
The appeal period is critical in procedural law as it ensures finality and predictability; drafters should explicitly state the duration to avoid ambiguity.
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