Appeal Flashcards
Party can appeal decision to next highest state system court if they feel that
Was not dealt with fairly
Although each party has right to appeal, court may be a _
Court of discretionary appeal
If it is a court of discretionary appeal, may _
Not hear case
In order to properly present an appeal, _ may have to be prepared
Transcript of the trial proceedings
Transcript prepared by a _
Court reporter
Court reporter expects to be
Paid
Preparation of a transcript costs
Several thousand dollars
Party bringing appeal has to present a
Legal argument
Legal argument is in the form of a _ or a _
Brief
Memorandum
Legal argument presented to appellate court stating why _
Trial court’s decision is in error
Parties not allowed to _ on appeal
Present new evidence
Parties bound by _
Record from trial court
Appeal is simply request for higher court to _
Review and correct an error made by the trial court
If a reversible error is found _
Case sent back to trial court for new trial
If a reversible error is found, appellate court reverses trial court’s decision and
Enters a new judgement
