Which label is appropriate for the party appealing a case?
A)respondent
B)defendant
C)appellant
D)either a or c

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The appellant is the party that files an appeal seeking to overturn a decision made by a lower court. Therefore, the best choice is C. Respondent (A) is the party against whom the appeal is filed, and defendant (B) typically refers to the party being sued in a civil case or charged with a crime in a criminal case.

Which Label Is Appropriate for the Party Appealing a Case