Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?
A)Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the jury.
B)Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the judge.
C)Appellate courts permit brief oral arguments between attorneys.
D)Appellate courts cannot reverse decisions of lower courts.

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Appellate courts do permit brief oral arguments between attorneys, which is part of the appeals process. They review the application of the law in previous court decisions but do not conduct new trials or hear new evidence. They can reverse findings of fact under certain circumstances and can indeed reverse decisions of lower courts if errors in the application of the law are found.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Appellate Courts