Which term denotes a court having jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a trial court's procedure?

• A. The party against whom an appeal is taken
• B. A person chosen to decide a controversy
• C. Appellate Court
• D. The group of prospective jurors summoned to attend court for jury duty

Answer: (C)

An appellate court is the court with authority to hear appeals and review the trial court’s proceedings to ensure the law was applied correctly and the procedures were followed. It focuses on legal questions and potential errors in the trial process, not on presenting new evidence or re-trying the case; its actions can affirm, reverse, or remand the decision based on that review.

The other options describe people or groups, not a court: the party against whom an appeal is taken is the appellee (or respondent); a person chosen to decide a controversy is a juror or arbitrator; and the group of prospective jurors summoned for jury duty is the venire or jury pool.