Appellate courts system

Appellate courts review decisions made by trial courts to ensure the law was applied correctly. They do not conduct new trials or examine evidence but assess whether legal errors occurred that could have affected the outcome. If an appellate court finds errors, it can reverse, modify, or uphold the lower court’s decision. Usually, appeals are filed when one party believes a legal mistake affected their case. These courts serve as a higher authority in the judicial system, providing a check on trial courts and helping interpret laws consistently.