The party appealing a decision or judgment to a higher court Opposite of appellee
of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals); "appellate court"
The side that lost in the trial court and has filed an appeal Sometimes called the petitioner
A person who has received a Reconsideration decision from the Minister of HRDC concerning their application for CPP or OAS benefits, and who has filed an appeal to the Commissioner of Review Tribunals (CPP/OAS)
An appellant is someone who is appealing against a court's decision after they have been judged guilty of a crime. The Court of Appeal upheld the appellants' convictions. a person who appeals against the decision in a court of law
One who appeals, or asks for a rehearing or review of a cause by a higher tribunal