What does the Appellate Court consider when reviewing trial court rulings?
The Appellate Court bases its decision on all of the pleadings, motions, orders, and exhibits filed in your case, and all of the testimony, arguments, and court rulings transcribed by court reporters in your case, which in aggregate comprises the record on appeal. The Appellate Court also reviews briefs filed by the parties that argue as to whether errors have been committed. The Appellate Court does not consider any evidence or other matter not supported by the record on appeal.
