Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-6-119

  • 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.

The commissioner of correction shall review the estimates required by § 4-6-118, and in writing advise changes, if any, giving the commissioner’s reasons therefor. The officer making the estimate may appeal to the commissioner on any change so advised, due notice of which shall be given such officer.