court of appeals
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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
But a court of appeals later acquitted Rey and Roy on the grounds that their statements did not constitute defamation.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
A New Jersey court of appeals, citing this action by their daughter, issued a ruling that blocked the McGintys from filing a civil suit against Uber.
From Slate • Oct. 7, 2024
Some cases may, however, be appealed to the Supreme Court from the circuit court of appeals, and others directly from the lower courts.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various