The general term is appeal. If the appeal is directed to the US Supreme Court, it is more specifically referred to as a "petition for a writ of certiorari."
No, appealing a court decision does not automatically result in going to jail. Appealing a court decision means asking a higher court to review the decision made by the lower court. If the higher court upholds the decision, then the original ruling stands. However, if the higher court overturns the decision, a new trial may be ordered, but this does not necessarily mean going to jail.
You are asking a higher court to review and overrule the finding of a lower court.
Appealing a court case means asking a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. The process typically involves filing a notice of appeal, submitting legal briefs outlining arguments, and possibly presenting oral arguments in court. The higher court will then review the case and make a decision on whether to uphold, reverse, or modify the lower court's decision.
Filing an appeal means asking a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. The process typically involves submitting a written brief outlining the reasons for the appeal, attending a hearing where arguments are presented, and waiting for the higher court to make a decision.
Appealing in court means asking a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. The process typically involves filing a notice of appeal, submitting written arguments, and possibly presenting oral arguments before a panel of judges. The higher court will then review the case and decide whether to uphold, reverse, or modify the lower court's decision.
That is called peer review.
Appealing a case means asking a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. The process typically involves filing a notice of appeal, submitting written arguments, and possibly presenting oral arguments before the appellate court. The higher court will then review the lower court's decision and determine if any errors were made that warrant a reversal or modification of the original ruling.
A judicial review.
Making an appeal means asking for a review or reconsideration of a decision, usually in a formal way, in hopes of changing the outcome.
per curiam
A petition for review is a formal request made to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. It impacts the legal process by allowing parties to challenge the lower court's decision and seek a different outcome. The higher court may choose to accept or deny the petition, and if accepted, it can lead to a reevaluation of the case and potentially a different ruling.
Centiorari or Writ of Centiorari