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acquittal Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty byeond a reasonable doubt. In other words, a verdict of "not guilty." affidavit A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths. affirmed In the practice of the court of appeals, it means that the court of appeals has concluded that the lower court decision is correct and will stand as rendered by the lower court. answer The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for his defense. appeal A request made after a trial by a party that has lost on one or more issues that a higher court (appellate court) review the trial court's decision to determine if it was correct. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the "appellant;" the other party is the "appellee." appellate About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgment of a lower court (trial court) or tribunal. For example, the U.S. circuit courts of appeals review the decisions of the U.S. district courts. arraignment A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty. |
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