Appealing a Court’s Judgment Category: Courts and Procedure
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An appeal is a proceeding in which a higher court reviews the final judgment by a trial court. Appeals are generally limited to a review of the record from the lower court, with no new evidence or legal issues.
Most orders issued during a case before the final judgment are not appealable, but some can be reviewed immediately by writ.
Appeals: Starting Your Civil Appeal
Basics An appeal is a proceeding in which a higher court reviews the actions taken by a trial court. Appeals are generally limited to a review of the record from the lower court. Parties cannot introduce new evidence and are limited to what was said and introduced at the original...
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