What is the standard of review for an appellate court’s decision?

An appellate court is a court that hears appeals from lower courts or tribunals. When a court makes a decision, it is often appealed to a higher court — in this case, an appellate court. The standard of review for an appellate court’s decision is the legal standard used to determine if the lower court’s ruling was correct. In South Carolina, the standard of review is usually one that requires the appellate court to determine if the lower court made a legal error. The court must look at the law as applied to the facts of the case to decide if the lower court made an error in its decision. The standard of review for the appellate court’s decision can vary depending on the type of case and the court. Generally, the higher the court, the stricter the standard of review. The South Carolina Supreme Court, for example, has the highest standard of review and gives a great deal of deference to the lower court’s decision. The South Carolina Court of Appeals, on the other hand, has a less stringent standard of review. In any case, the appellate court must base its decision on the law as applied to the facts of the case.

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