What is the appellate court’s jurisdiction over a case?

The Appellate Court in Delaware has jurisdiction over a case when the case involves appeals from lower court rulings. This includes appeals from the Superior Court (the state’s trial court), the Family Court, the Chancery Court, and the Court of Common Pleas. Generally, the appellate court will review decisions from lower courts to ensure that the law was applied correctly. The appellate court’s jurisdiction pertains to civil and criminal cases. If a party believes the decision of the lower court is wrong or was rendered without proper procedure, they may appeal the ruling to the appellate court. The appellate court will then review the case and determine whether the lower court made the right decision or if the decision needs to be reversed. The appellate court may also hear cases involving questions of constitutional law, such as whether a law is constitutional or whether the constitution was violated. The appellate court may also hear cases where one party believes the lower court abused its discretion. In addition, the appellate court has jurisdiction to review certain administrative decisions. These decisions may be from state or local agencies such as the Department of Health and Social Services, the Department of Education, and the Department of Transportation. In all cases, the Appellate Court of Delaware may review lower court decisions to determine whether the decision was made correctly. The appellate court has the authority to reverse or affirm the decision of the lower court.

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