An appeal is a request to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. An appeal can be filed by either the plaintiff (the person who filed the original lawsuit) or the defendant (the person who was sued). The purpose of an appeal is to have the higher court review the lower court’s decision for errors of law. If the higher court finds that the lower court made an error, it can reverse the lower court’s decision or send the case back to the lower court for further proceedings.
Appealing a judgment can be a complex and time-consuming process. It is important to speak to an attorney if you are considering appealing a judgment. An attorney can help you determine whether you have grounds for an appeal and can guide you through the appeals process.