Case On Appeal

In American Practice. Especially in states having reformed Codes of Procedure, a printed document prepared by an appellant, containing the substance of the evidence and proceedings on the trial in the court below. In English Practice. In the house ot lords and privy council: (1) A statement prepared and printed by each party to an appeal, showing the facts on which he relies, and containing references to the evidence contained in the appendix. (2) A written statement by an inferior court or judge, raising a question of law for the opinion of a superior court.