§ 780.201 Appeal of case after denial of new trial; bill of exceptions

Terms Used In Michigan Laws > Chapter 780 > Act 134 of 1893 - Appeal After Denial of New Trial; Incorporating Record of Proceedings in Bill of Exceptions

  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.