Appellant
Appellant
Appellant (pronunciation: /əˈpɛlənt/) is a term used in the legal field, particularly in the context of appeals in both civil and criminal cases. The term is derived from the Latin word "appellare" which means "to appeal or call upon."
An appellant is a party who appeals a decision of a lower court or other decision-making body, seeking a review and reversal of that decision by a higher court. The party against whom the appeal is made is known as the Respondent.
Etymology
The term appellant is derived from the Latin "appellare" which means "to appeal or call upon." It has been used in the English legal system since at least the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Appeal: A request to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.
- Respondent: The party against whom an appeal is made.
- Appellate court: A court that hears appeals from lower courts.
- Judgment: The official decision of a court finally resolving the dispute between the parties to the lawsuit.
- Litigation: The process of taking legal action; the process of suing someone, or trying to win a legal case.
Pronunciation
The term appellant is pronounced as /əˈpɛlənt/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appellant
- Wikipedia's article - Appellant
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