Court of Appeal

British  

noun

1. a branch of the Supreme Court of Judicature that hears appeals from the High Court in both criminal and civil matters and from the county and crown courts

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In 2017, a California Court of Appeal reversed Miles’ conviction, acknowledging that new, credible confessions would have changed the outcome of his trial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Melbourne has also heard a challenge from Patterson's lawyers as they try to overturn her convictions.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Over two days, three judges at the Court of Appeal in Melbourne will hear two appeals: Patterson's attempt to overturn her conviction and the prosecution's demand for a stiffer sentence.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

In December 2025, senior judges in the Court of Appeal ruled those convictions were unsafe.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

One solid reason why the appeals in workmen’s compensation cases should be removed from the Court of Appeal is that they cannot be heard within a reasonable time.

From The Law and the Poor by Edward Abbott Parry