APPEALS IN CIVIL LITIGATION

When does a party usually appeal?

• During the trial

• Before the trial

• After trial

Which court hears the appeal?

In an appeal, what does the losing party focus on?

• Damage done by the judge

• a mistake made by the defendant

• 1. a mistake made by the judge

• a mistake made by the claimant

In the video, what does the judge say is wrong? _________ requires proof of an intentional harmful act

Is there a jury in an appeal?

• yes

• sometimes

• no

Who hears the appeal? A pannel of at least ________

• 3 people

• 2 judges

• 4 judges

• 3 judges

The person who appeals a ruling is called the

The defendant was unhappy with the court’s ruling, so he __________ to a higher court.

• OVERTURNED

• UPHELD

• APPEALED

• AFFIRMED

. The court ___________the appeal and the judge’s role is to ____________ the original decision.

• OVERTURNS, UPHOLD

• UPHOLDS, OVERTURN

• HEARS, REVIEW

• AFFIRMS, REVIEW

The court can agree with the original ruling and ______ or AFFIRM  it. The ruling stands.