CFR > Title 43 > Subtitle B > Chapter II > Subchapter C > Part 3180 > Subpart 3185 – Appeals
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Terms Used In CFR > Title 43 > Subtitle B > Chapter II > Subchapter C > Part 3180 > Subpart 3185 - Appeals
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.