(A) practice. The party in a cause against whom an appeal has been taken. (B) This is the party who wins a lawsuit at trial court and must answer to a losing party's (appellant) appeal to a higher court, requesting review of the case for material error. The appellee or respondent files a written brief and usually makes an oral argument before the appellate court making the … [Read more...] about APPELLEE
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APPOINTMENT
In chancery practice. The exercise of a right to designate the person or persons who are to take the use of real estate. 2 Washb. Real Prop. 302. The act of a person in directing the disposition of property, by limiting a use, or by substituting a new use for a former one, in pursuance of a power granted to him for that purpose by a preceding deed, called a "power of … [Read more...] about APPOINTMENT
APPARLEMENT
In old English law. Resemblance; likelihood; as apparlement of war. St 2 Rich. II. st 1, c. 6; Cowell. … [Read more...] about APPARLEMENT
APPELLO
Lat. In the civil law. I appeal. The form of making an appeal apud acta. Dig. 49, 1, 2. … [Read more...] about APPELLO
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS
The directors of a company that are named in the articles of association and nominated and appointed by the initial investors. Directors are appointed by original investors and named in association articles. The nominated person must sign and agree to take the position. It is usually done at meetings. An existing director can fill in if need be. … [Read more...] about APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS