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In this case it's known as an appeal, there isn't really another word. When a person who has been convicted decides to appeal to a higher court for consideration, both sides usually submit written arguments to either uphold or overturn the decision. The court then reviews the case and depending on the state, the court can make a decision outright or a new trial can be given. In the case of a person who has been acquitted (found innocent), the prosecution is FORBIDDEN to appeal the decision as it would violate the double jeopardy clause of the US Constitution.

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To retry a case in a higher court?

If you are not satisfied with the decision made by the jury, you can appeal your case to a higher court to render a decision based on facts presented in that specific case. Cases are not retried in appellate courts; however, an appellate court may reverse the trial court decision and remand the case for retrial under certain circumstances.


Taking a particular case to a higher court is known as an?

Taking a particular case to a higher court is known as an appeal.


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A 'higher' court will hear an appeal from a 'lower' court


What is a court case brought from a lower court to a higher court called?

A court case brought from a lower court to a higher court is called an appeal. In an appeal, the higher court reviews the decision made by the lower court to determine if any errors were made in applying the law.


How do you take a court case from one level of court to another?

you have to appeal your case


What does it mean if a losing side in a court case wants to appeal the case?

It means that they want another shot at the case or they think the lower court was wrong, so they appeal to a higher case which reviews the lower court's decision for an error in law and facts. If they win on appeal, the appellate court either rules in their favor or remands (returns) the case back to the lower court to redecide.


What steps can be taken to appeal a court decision and have the case heard in a higher court?

To appeal a court decision and have the case heard in a higher court, the following steps can be taken: File a notice of appeal with the appropriate court within the specified time frame. Prepare and submit a written brief outlining the legal arguments for why the decision should be overturned. Attend oral arguments before the higher court to present your case. Await the higher court's decision on whether to grant the appeal and hear the case.


What is the ability of one court to be the only court to hear the case?

a case comes to a court if they have a final ruling then they can. If the person in the case is not happy with the results they can get an appeal and go to a higher case but its rare that people get an appeal.


To apply a higher court for reconsideration of the decision of a lower court is to?

Appeal the decision of the court.


What court in New Zealand is higher than the Supreme Court?

No Court is higher than the current Supreme Court.However, in older cases, the "Supreme Court" it refers to may be the equivalent of the current "High Court", as it was called then. In that case the Court of Appeal and Privy Council were higher authority.


Is taking a particular case to a higher court known as an appeal?

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Can you move another state with disputed custody?

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