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| to uphold; in connection with an appeal to uphold the lower court's decision |
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| review of a lower court decision |
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| party in an appeal who did not file the appeal |
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| the area of law dealing with private dispute between parties |
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| the area of law dealing with prosecution and defense of crimes |
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| In criminal cases, the person accused of the crime. In civil matters, the person or organization that is being sued. |
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| motion for summary judgment |
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| a request that the trial court decided the case without a trial |
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| The person who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint is called the plaintiff. |
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| the examples set by the decision of an earlier court for similar cases or similar legal questions that arise in later cases |
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| a party who has a true interest in the action |
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| To send back or recommit.When an appellate court sends a case back to the same court out of which it came for the purpose of having some action on it there. |
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1. a person who responds or makes reply.
2.a defendant, especially in appellate and divorce proceedings. |
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| When an appellate court sets aside the decision of a lower court because of an error. (in short to change) |
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| "to stand by that which is decided." The principal that the precedent decisions are to be followed by the courts. |
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| To be informed of.' Refers to the order a court issues so that it can review the decision and proceedings in a lower court and determine whether there were any irregularities. |
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| an order directing the release of one who is in custody |
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| order from higher court to lower court to take some action |
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