Appellee
/ə-ˈpɛl-i/
Definitions
- (n.) The party against whom an appeal is taken in a legal proceeding.
The appellee argued that the lower court's decision should be upheld.
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Commentary
In appellate procedure, the appellee responds to the appellant's challenge, often seeking affirmation of the original judgment.
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