Appeal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000012",
  "term": "Appeal",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "A formal request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court or administrative body, seeking to have the decision reversed or modified. The appealing party, known as the appellant, must demonstrate that the lower court made a legal error. Appeals are generally limited to questions of law, not findings of fact.",
    "A request challenging the decision of a court by a party that has lost on one or more issues and seeks a higher court (appellate court) review of the decision to determine if it was correct. To make such a request is “to appeal” or “to take an appeal.” See “appellant” and “appellee.”"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Appellant",
    "Appellee"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/appeal/"
}