In law, an appeal is a process for requesting a formal change to an official decision. The specific procedures for appealing, including even whether there's a right of appeal from a particular type of decision, can vary greatly from country to country. Even within a jurisdiction, the nature of an appeal can vary greatly depending on the type of case. An appellate court is a court that hears cases on appeal from another court. Depending on the particular legal rules that apply to each circumstan… (More on Appeal)