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In Law / High School | 2025-07-06

Appellate courts review which aspect of lower court decisions?
A. the jury deliberation process
B. the credibility of witnesses
C. new evidence presented to a lower court
D. how a lower court applied the law

Asked by cadenceashlee

Answer (2)

Appellate courts review lower court decisions primarily to assess how the law was applied . They do not delib erate on jury processes, witness credibility, or new evidence . Their focus is on ensuring legal standards and interpretations are upheld. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

Appellate courts review lower court decisions primarily to assess how the law was applied. They do not consider jury processes or witness credibility and cannot introduce new evidence. Therefore, the correct answer is D: how a lower court applied the law.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-21