Affirm
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000421
To uphold a judgment or decision of a lower court by an appellate court. When an appellate court affirms, it agrees with the outcome reached by the trial court. This action indicates that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's proceedings or conclusions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000421 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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