Appellant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000013",
  "term": "Appellant",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "The party who initiates an appeal to a higher court, seeking to overturn or modify a decision made by a lower court or administrative agency. This party must file a notice of appeal and present arguments detailing alleged errors in the prior proceeding. The appellant is also referred to as the petitioner in some jurisdictions.",
    "The party who appeals a lower court's decision, usually seeking reversal of that decision."
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/appellant/"
}