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Appellate courts are higher courts that review decisions made by lower trial courts. They do not retry cases or hear new evidence but examine whether legal errors occurred that affected the outcome. Appellate courts can affirm, reverse, or remand a case for further proceedings, ensuring fair application of the law and correcting judicial mistakes.

An appeal can be filed by a party to a case—plaintiff or defendant—who believes a legal error affected the trial court’s decision. Typically, only the losing party or one dissatisfied with part of the judgment can appeal. The appealing party must have legal standing and follow strict deadlines and procedural rules to bring the case before an appellate court.

To start an appeal, the losing party (appellant) must file a notice of appeal with the trial court within a specific deadline, usually set by law. This is followed by preparing the appellate record, submitting written briefs outlining legal arguments, and potentially presenting oral arguments before the appellate court. Proper procedure and timing are critical for the appeal to proceed.

The appeals process begins with filing a notice of appeal, followed by assembling the trial record and submitting written briefs outlining legal arguments. The opposing party files a response brief. Some cases involve oral arguments before appellate judges. The court then issues a decision, which may affirm, reverse, or remand the case for further proceedings.