Law Dictionary Definitions

appeals council.A commission that  hears appeals of rulings by administrative-law judges in social-security  matters.  [Cases:  Social  Security  and  Public  Welfare    8.15,  142.5.  C.J.S.  Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 14–15, 73–74.] [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal of felony.Hist. A procedure by which a person accused another of a crime, demanded proof  of  innocence  by  wager  of  battle,  or  informed  against  an  accomplice.  —  Also  termed appellum de felonia. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal in forma pauperis.See APPEAL. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal  from  the  chair.Parliamentary  law.  An  assembly  member’s  formal  objection  to  a decision  made  by  the  chair.  • If the  appeal  is seconded,  the  chair  must state  what  question  was answered and explain the reasons for the chair’s decision, then allow the members present to vote in support of or against that decision. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal of right.See appeal by right under APPEAL. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal de novo.See APPEAL. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal court.See appellate court under COURT. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal by right.See APPEAL. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal by leave.See appeal by application under APPEAL. [Blacks Law 8th]

appeal brief.See BRIEF. [Blacks Law 8th]