What term is given to the losing party who will be filing an appeal within 30 days of the date of a trial court's decision?
A) defendant
B) appellant
C) petitioner
D) respondent

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The losing party who files an appeal is called the appellant. A defendant is one of the parties who is being sued or accused in a case. A petitioner is someone who brings a case to court. A respondent is the party who responds to a petitioner or appellant's case in court.

What Term Is Given to the Losing Party Who Will