Appellant
Party who takes an appeal from one court or jurisdiction to another.
Appellate Brief
Written arguments by counsel required to be filed on why the trial court acted
incorrectly.
Augment
Addition to the official record after it has been certified to the higher court.
Clerk's Transcript
An official copy of the record in each case of the proceedings and pleadings necessary
for the appellate court to review the history of the case.
Decision
A determination arrived at after consideration of facts and law.
Opinion
Statement by a judge or court of the decision reached.
Order
Direction of a court or judge made or entered in writing.
Remittitur
The returning or sending back of the record by a court
of appeal or appellate court after its decision.
Reporter's Transcript
An official copy of the record of proceedings in a trial or hearing.
Word for word typing of everything that was said “on the record” during the trial.
Respondent
Party who contends against an appeal.
Where Can I Find More Information?
Frequently Used Appeals Forms
Available on the Forms tab.