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California Court of Appeal

The California Court of Appeal is an intermediate appellate court that reviews decisions made by lower trial courts in California. It ensures that laws are applied correctly and that legal procedures are followed. If someone disagrees with a trial court's ruling, they can appeal to the Court of Appeal for a review. The court does not conduct new trials but examines the case based on the evidence and legal arguments presented earlier. Its decisions can set important legal precedents and affect future cases, but they can be further appealed to the California Supreme Court in some situations.