cases and appeals

Cases are legal disputes brought to court where parties present evidence and arguments to resolve conflicts or determine rights. An appeal is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court, often because one party believes a legal error affected the outcome. Appeals don’t re-try the case, but examine whether the law was applied correctly. If an appeal succeeds, the higher court may change, uphold, or reverse the original decision. This process helps ensure fair application of the law and provides a legal check on lower court decisions.