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appellate jurisdiction

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A quick definition of appellate jurisdiction:

Appellate jurisdiction refers to the ability of a court to listen to appeals from lower courts. This means that if someone is unhappy with a decision made by a lower court, they can ask a higher court to review the decision and possibly change it. It's like asking a teacher to review a grade you received on a test to see if it was fair or not.

A more thorough explanation:

Appellate Jurisdiction

Appellate jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to hear appeals from lower courts. This means that if a person is not satisfied with the decision made by a lower court, they can appeal to a higher court to review the decision.

For example, if a person is convicted of a crime in a district court, they can appeal to a higher court, such as a state court of appeals or a federal court of appeals, to review the decision. Another example is if a person loses a civil case in a lower court, they can appeal to a higher court to review the decision and potentially overturn it.

These examples illustrate how appellate jurisdiction works. It allows for a system of checks and balances within the court system, ensuring that lower court decisions are reviewed and potentially corrected if necessary.

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