The party appealing shall be known as the appellant, and the adverse party as the respondent, but the title of the action is not changed by reason of the appeal.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 177.035

  • 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.