Which type of cases are appealed in the Court of Appeals?

• A. Civil Cases
• B. Criminal Cases
• C. Administrative Appeals
• D. Family Cases

Answer: (A)

An appeal is a request to a higher court to review a trial court’s decision for errors of law or procedure. The Court of Appeals acts as the intermediate appellate court that handles these reviews, focusing on whether the lower court correctly applied the law. It deals primarily with civil decisions—disputes between individuals or entities such as contracts, torts, property, and other civil matters—because these cases generate a large volume of appeals and involve legal questions that are appropriate for appellate review without reexamining the facts. While some criminal decisions can also reach the Court of Appeals, and administrative or family matters may use different review routes, the Court of Appeals is best understood as the venue where civil case appeals are traditionally adjudicated.