The district courts are appellate courts.

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The district courts are not appellate courts; they are the trial courts in the federal system. The district courts hear cases for the first time and are responsible for determining the facts of a case and applying the law to those facts. Appellate courts, on the other hand, review the decisions of lower courts to determine whether there were any errors of law or procedure, and to ensure that the decisions are consistent with established legal principles.

The District Courts Are Appellate Courts