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The jurisdiction which a superior court has to bear appeals of causes which have been tried in inferior courts. It differs from original jurisdiction, which is the power to entertain suits instituted in the first in stance. Vide Jurisdiction; Original jurisdiction. … [Read more...] about APPELLATE JURISDICTION

1. To make a formal request or petition, usually in writing, to a court officer, board, or company, for the granting of some favor, or of some rule or order, which is within his or their power or discretion. For example, to apply for an- injunction, for a pardon, for a policy of insurance. 2. To use or employ for a particular purpose; to appropriate and devote to a particular … [Read more...] about APPLY

Latin: An appeal. … [Read more...] about APPELLATIO

To select someone for a purpose, for a job or to carry out an activity. … [Read more...] about APPOINT

An old law term having the same meaning as "appellant," (q. v.) In the civil law, the term was applied to the judge ad quern, or to whom an appeal was taken. Calvin. … [Read more...] about APPELLATOR