Record on Appeal
/ˈrɛk.ərd ɒn əˈpil/
Definitions
- (n.) The complete set of documents, evidence, and transcripts from a trial court that are submitted to an appellate court for review.
The appellate court reviewed the record on appeal to determine if any legal errors were made.
Forms
- record on appeal
- records on appeal
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Commentary
The record on appeal is critical for appellate courts since their review is generally limited to the materials contained in this record.
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