Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Court
|
| gptkbp:appeal |
Involves multiple stages
Can be lengthy May require oral arguments |
| gptkbp:decidedBy |
Can set legal precedents
Are typically published Can be cited in future cases Can be reviewed by higher courts May include dissenting opinions |
| gptkbp:evaluates |
Involves written briefs
May include oral arguments |
| gptkbp:examples |
gptkb:New_York_Court_of_Appeals
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:Texas_Court_of_Appeals gptkb:United_States_Court_of_Appeals gptkb:California_Court_of_Appeal State appellate courts |
| gptkbp:function |
Resolve legal disputes
Review decisions of lower courts Protect constitutional rights Provide checks and balances Ensure fair application of law Ensure justice is served Handle appeals from various jurisdictions Interpret statutes Promote uniformity in law Review administrative agency decisions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Appellate Courts
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Public policy
Legal scholarship Legal_practices |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Judicial system
|
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
Appeals
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Affirm, reverse, or remand cases
Can change the interpretation of law Can uphold lower court's decision May lead to retrials |
| gptkbp:requires |
Notice of appeal
Legal standing to appeal Timely filing of appeal |
| gptkbp:reviews |
Trial court rulings
|
| gptkbp:staff |
Judges
Clerks Legal professionals |
| gptkbp:type |
Supreme court
Intermediate appellate court Civil appellate courts Criminal appellate courts Federal appellate courts State supreme courts |