appellate court system

The appellate court system reviews decisions made by lower courts to ensure the law was correctly applied and legal procedures followed. When a party is unhappy with a trial court's decision, they can appeal to a higher court, which examines the record and arguments instead of holding a new trial. Appellate courts do not hear new evidence; they focus on legal questions. Their decisions can uphold, reverse, or modify the lower court’s ruling, and may also send the case back for further proceedings. This system helps maintain consistency, fairness, and adherence to the law.