Asked by Michael Petropulos on May 20, 2024
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Raul sued Juan over an employment dispute at Raul's company. Juan was accused of selling the company's secret recipe for their specialty desserts. Juan however won the lawsuit. Raul would like to appeal because he believes that the jury did not properly look at all of the exhibits he presented at the trial. Would a court hear this appeal?
A) Yes, all cases where a jury does not look at all the evidence is appealable.
B) Yes, but only if both parties agree to the appeal.
C) Yes, but only if all the witnesses are available.
D) No, to be eligible to appeal, the losing party must argue prejudicial error of law.
E) No, Raul was the plaintiff and the plaintiff is not allowed to appeal.
Prejudicial Error
An error that affects the outcome of a case or legal proceeding, leading to an unfair advantage or disadvantage.
Employment Dispute
A disagreement between an employer and an employee or group of employees, often regarding working conditions, pay, or unfair dismissal.
- Comprehend the appellate procedure and the bases for appeal within civil and criminal legal contexts.
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KHOO KHAI WEI CELINE studentMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To be eligible to appeal, the losing party must argue that there was a prejudicial error of law during the trial. Simply disagreeing with the jury's evaluation of evidence does not typically constitute grounds for an appeal.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the appellate procedure and the bases for appeal within civil and criminal legal contexts.