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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

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

He had just been named to the U.S. court of appeals in Boston.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

A court of appeals, consisting of four judges, one of whom is elected in each judicial district for ten years.

From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.



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