Virginia Code 8.01-669: Definitions
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As used in Chapters 26, 26.1 and 26.2, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 8.01-669
- 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.
- Includes: means includes, but not limited to. See Virginia Code 1-218
- Supreme Court: means the Supreme Court of Virginia. See Virginia Code 1-249
“Judgment” includes a decree, order, finding, or award.
“Petitioner” means a party who petitions to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court for an appeal.
“Appellant” means any aggrieved party who has an appeal of right or who has been granted an appeal by the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court.
“Appellate court” means either the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, or both as the context may indicate.
1977, c. 617; 1984, c. 703.