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Filing Notice of Appeal

A Filing Notice of Appeal is a formal document submitted to a higher court when a party wants to challenge a decision made by a lower court. This notification informs the court and other involved parties that the appellant (the one appealing) disagrees with the ruling and seeks to have it reviewed. The notice must be filed within a specific time frame, as set by law, and it usually includes details about the case and the decision being appealed. It’s a crucial first step in the appellate process, allowing the higher court to examine the issues at hand.