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Appellee Definition

When a party to a legal matter believes a legal error occurred in their case, they can seek review by a higher court. The process of taking an issue to a higher court is called an appeal. In a criminal case, the parties eligible to seek appellate review include the prosecution and the defendant. If the government or defense files an appeal, the opposing party is called the “appellant.” The party seeking an appeal is the “appellee.”

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