Appellate Procedure
/əˈpɛlɪt praˈsiːdʒər/
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- (n.) The legal process and rules governing the review of lower court decisions by a higher court.
The lawyer filed a notice to initiate appellate procedure after the trial court's unfavorable judgment.
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Commentary
Appellate procedure focuses on legal issues raised on appeal rather than factual determinations, emphasizing procedural rules unique to appellate courts.
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