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court of appeals

NOUN
court reviewing lower court
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Camp filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the court of appeals to side with Murrin.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Karen’s lawyer succeeded in getting an emergency stay at the 11th hour until a court of appeals judge can review her case further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

“After retiring to his beloved New Hampshire in 2009, he continued to render significant service to our branch by sitting regularly on the court of appeals for the First Circuit,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

A hearing is due at the city's court of appeals on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

The judicial establishment of the district consists of a court of appeals of three judges, a supreme court of six judges, and the usual police courts and courts of justices of the peace.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford



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