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The guidelines the appellate court follows to evaluate the legal correctness of the trial court's decision.

A written statement filed by the appellant to inform the court and other parties of the intent to challenge a decision.

The compilation of all documents, evidence, and transcripts from the trial court that are relevant to the appeal.

Written arguments submitted by both sides in an appeal that outline the legal and factual bases for their positions.

An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the appellate court and answer the judges' questions.

The authority of an appeals court to review and decide on cases transferred from lower courts.

The party who opposes the appeal and seeks to uphold the trial court's decision.

The party who initiates an appeal after receiving an adverse decision at the trial court level.

Requests for orders from the appellate court while an appeal is pending (e.g., motion for stay of the judgment).

A legal principle that appellate courts will generally only review final decisions that dispose of all issues.

The official order issued by an appellate court that marks the end of the appeal and may include a direction for the trial court.

A ruling by an appellate court that changes or alters part of the trial court's decision.

A mistake made by the trial court that is too minor to affect the case's outcome, and thus does not warrant reversal.

Appeals of trial court decisions made before the final judgment in a case.

The action by the appellate court to uphold the trial court's decision.

A 'friend of the court' who submits a brief or testifies to offer additional information or arguments for the court to consider.

An error at trial that likely affected the case outcome and warrants reversal of the decision on appeal.

A review by all the judges of an appellate court rather than by a panel of judges selected from them.

An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send up a case for review.