Appeal

Question 1

Party can appeal decision to next highest state system court if they feel that

Answer 1

Was not dealt with fairly

Question 2

Although each party has right to appeal, court may be a _

Answer 2

Court of discretionary appeal

Question 3

If it is a court of discretionary appeal, may _

Answer 3

Not hear case

Question 4

In order to properly present an appeal, _ may have to be prepared

Answer 4

Transcript of the trial proceedings

Question 5

Transcript prepared by a _

Answer 5

Court reporter

Question 6

Court reporter expects to be

Answer 6

Paid

Question 7

Preparation of a transcript costs

Answer 7

Several thousand dollars

Question 8

Party bringing appeal has to present a

Answer 8

Legal argument

Question 9

Legal argument is in the form of a _ or a _

Answer 9

Brief

Memorandum

Question 10

Legal argument presented to appellate court stating why _

Answer 10

Trial court’s decision is in error

Question 11

Parties not allowed to _ on appeal

Answer 11

Present new evidence

Question 12

Parties bound by _

Answer 12

Record from trial court

Question 13

Appeal is simply request for higher court to _

Answer 13

Review and correct an error made by the trial court

Question 14

If a reversible error is found _

Answer 14

Case sent back to trial court for new trial

Question 15

If a reversible error is found, appellate court reverses trial court’s decision and

Answer 15

Enters a new judgement