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APPELLATIO

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. An appeal. APPELLATOR. An old law term having the same meaning as “appellant,” (q. v.) In the civil law, the term was applied to the judge ad quem, or to whom an appeal was taken. Calvin.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.