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A party appeals a first-instance court decision on the ground that the judge wrongly applied the law. Which description of the appeal courts' role is most accurate?

An appeal court reviews the lower court's decision, usually for errors of law, and may uphold, reverse or vary it. It does not normally rehear all the evidence or simply send the dispute to mediation.

  1. AAn appeal court reviews the decision for errors, usually of law, and may uphold, reverse or vary itCorrect
  2. BAn appeal court always hears all witnesses again and decides the facts afresh
  3. CAn appeal court can only refer the case to mediation
  4. DAn appeal court has no power to overturn a lower court

Explanation

Appeal courts generally review whether the lower court made errors, mainly of law, and may uphold, reverse or vary the decision. They do not normally rehear all the evidence. They can overturn decisions, and they do not just refer cases to mediation.

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