Appellate Procedure

Appellate procedure refers to the legal process used when a party seeks to challenge a decision made by a lower court. Instead of presenting new evidence, the appealing party reviews the record of the original trial and argues that legal errors affected the outcome. The appeal is heard by a higher court, which examines written briefs and may hold oral arguments. The appellate court can affirm, reverse, or modify the lower court’s decision, potentially leading to a new trial or different outcome, ensuring that the law is applied correctly and fairly.