APPEAL COURT

a US State court to which appeals (requests to transfer cases to a higher court for rehearing or review) are taken from the trial courts. —OEC - Ron's Journal 38 App Mar 91

a US State court to which appeals (requests to transfer cases to a higher court for rehearing or review) are taken from the trial courts. A Massachusetts appeal court justice found Scientology to be a bona fide religion and instructed the lower court to watch their step in adjudicating claims involving the Church to ensure the First Amendment rights are not trampled on.