CFR > Title 38 > Chapter I > Part 19 > Subpart A – Applicability
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| § 19.1 | Provisions applicable to legacy appeals |
| § 19.2 | Appellant’s election for review of a legacy appeal in the modernized system |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 38 > Chapter I > Part 19 > Subpart A - Applicability
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.