tribunais de apelação

Tribunais de apelação, or courts of appeal, are judicial bodies that review decisions made by lower courts. When a party believes a legal error occurred in a trial—such as incorrect application of the law—they can request an appeal to these courts. The appellate court examines whether the law was properly interpreted and applied, and it can reaffirm, modify, or reverse the initial decision. Their role is to ensure legal consistency and fairness in the judicial process, serving as a higher authority to correct potential errors and uphold the rule of law.