appeals court

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Grossman’s attorney argued before an appeals court panel that the law allowed for a manslaughter conviction, not second-degree murder, which requires “implied malice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

An appeals court put the $83 million award in that case on hold until the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The opposition leader said in a letter to the appeals court dated Monday that he would not appeal against its decision to the Supreme Court, although he was "not satisfied".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

A court dismissed the suit, but a state appeals court revived the case recently, sending it back to a trial court for further litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But by not appealing, we undoubtedly cost Kathy, Andrew, and Elias: an appeals court might have cut down their sentences.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela