on appeal

phrase

—when the judgment of a lower court on a case is reviewed by a higher court

Her conviction was reversed on appeal.

Examples of on appeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The case is on appeal, but the companies have to remain separate as the legal fight proceeds. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2026

From 2017 to 2025, Tokyo and Osaka family courts issued return orders in 70% of cases at the first instance and 63% on appeal – both above the international average of 59% – a spokesperson said. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

The next issue on appeal was whether Alston and Chee should have been awarded their attorney fees incurred in asserting their HUPEPA special motion. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The lineup was missing its most formidable big bat as Willson Contreras’ suspension, reduced from seven games to five on appeal, began Thursday. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

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