Missouri Laws 512.010 – Writs of error in civil cases abolished — review by appeal
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1. Writs of error are abolished in civil cases. Review shall be by appeal, which shall constitute a continuation of the proceeding in the trial court and be deemed to present all issues which heretofore have been presented by writ of error and appeal.
2. This section is not intended to apply to criminal cases.
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 512.010
- 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.
- Heretofore: means any time previous to the day when the statute containing it takes effect. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- 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.