What is appellate jurisdiction?

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What is appellate jurisdiction?

2007-11-13 01:29:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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Appellate jurisdiction is the jurisdiction of a higher court to hear an appeal from a lower court. Appellate jurisdiction usually deprives the lower court of power to take actions in the case except certain limited actions.

Take care,
Dana (attorney)

2007-11-13 01:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dana A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You go to trial - and lose.
Your lawyer advises the court ''We will appeal this decision!''
Welcome to the arena of Appellate Jurisdiction.
The ultimate Appeals court is the US Supreme Court.

2007-11-13 03:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋