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. Federal Procedure is DifferentThis article discusses appeals from the California Superior Court to the California Courts of Appeal. Appeals from the Federal District Courts to the 9th Circuit use different procedures....
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