Asked by Jamila Mohammed on Apr 29, 2024
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An appellate court may do which of the following?
A) Affirm the lower court's decision
B) Reverse the lower court's decision
C) Remand the case
D) Modify the lower court's decision
E) All of these choices are correct.
Affirm Decision
A judicial ruling where an appellate court agrees with and upholds the decision made by a lower court.
Lower Court
Courts of limited jurisdiction, such as municipal or district courts, that handle less significant legal matters than higher courts.
Remand Case
The act of sending a legal case back to a lower court for further action or new trial after an appellate court's review.
- Distinguish the traits associated with trials and decisions in appellate courts.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
An appellate court has the authority to affirm the lower court's decision, reverse it, remand the case for further proceedings, or modify the decision. These actions allow the appellate court to ensure justice is served based on the appeal's merits.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the traits associated with trials and decisions in appellate courts.