On Of Court

Affirmed - the judgment of the lower court is correct and should stand.Reversed - changes to the contrary to opinion of the lower court/body. Reversed in Part - part of the judgment of the lower court was reversed. Vacated - sets aside the judgment of the lower court.

Affirmed In the practice of the court of appeals, it means that the court of appeals has concluded that the lower court decision is correct and will stand as rendered by the lower court.Appellate About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgment of a lower court (trial court) or tribunal.

Affirmed In the practice of the court of appeals, it means that the court of appeals has concluded that the lower court decision is correct and will stand as rendered by the lower court.Appellant The party who appeals a district court's decision, usually seeking reversal of that decision.

1a : validate, confirm He was affirmed as a candidate. b : to state positively He affirmed his innocence. 2 : to assert (something, such as a judgment or decree) as valid or confirmed The court affirmed his conviction.

Generally, the losing party in a lawsuit may appeal their case to a higher court. The higher court then reviews the case for legal errors. If an appeal is granted, the lower court's decision may be reversed in whole or in part. If an appeal is denied, the lower court's decision stands.

Common dispositions in criminal cases include (1) affirmed, meaning the appellate court upheld a lower court's action; (2) reversed, meaning the appellate court set aside, or nullified, the lower court's judgment; and (3) remanded, meaning the appellate court sent the case back to the court from which it came for

If your appeal is affirmed, you may file a petition to have your appeal reheard by the appellate court.The appellate court will then decide if your case will be reheard. A rehearing may result in a modification of a court decision. But in some cases, it may only be used to clarify the final order.