It means that they have - AFFIRMED THE VERDICT OF THE TRIAL COURT.
Yes, that is one reason there is an appellate court.
Appellate Courts
the two main stes if inferior federal courts. the lower courts are called district courts and appellate courts.
Appellate courts
Whatever appellate court is immediately above the trial court in that particular court system.
Trial courts typically do not have appellate jurisdiction; their primary function is to hear cases for the first time and make determinations of fact and law. Instead, appellate jurisdiction is held by higher courts that review the decisions made by trial courts. Examples of courts with appellate jurisdiction include state appellate courts and federal courts of appeals. In contrast, trial courts, such as district or circuit courts, focus on original jurisdiction.
b. district courts
In the US Federal System, it is called the US Court of Appeals. The US Supreme Court also has appellate jurisdiction. The courts have different names in different systems, but it is usually something similar.
An APPELATE Court - a Court of Appeals has appellate jurisdiction.
Appellate courts
Yes, it is true that the decisions of trial courts are reviewed by appellate courts. Appellate courts examine the trial court's proceedings to determine if there were any legal errors that could have affected the outcome of the case. However, appellate courts typically do not re-evaluate the facts or evidence presented in the trial; their focus is primarily on the application of the law.
Appellate court.