On appeal, the party not asking for review is often called the

A) appellant.
B) plaintiff.
C) defendant.
D) appellee.

Appellee

The party in a legal dispute who won at the previous trial level and is responding to the appeal filed by the losing party.

Appeal

The process of challenging a court's decision in a higher court, seeking a review and potential reversal or modification of the lower court's ruling.

Review

A critical evaluation or analysis of something, such as a publication, performance, or financial account, often for the purpose of informing decisions or improvements.