appellee

Noun

Meaning

The defendant in an appeal; -- opposed to appellant.

The person who is appealed against, or accused of crime; -- opposed to appellor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Additionally, we assess against Crain a damage award of $2000 in favor of the appellee United States. Source: Internet

The appellant has the opportunity to present arguments for the granting of the appeal and the appellee (or respondent) can present arguments against it. Source: Internet

An appellee is the party to an appeal in which the lower court judgment was in its favor. Source: Internet

In general, the appellee takes the procedural posture that the lower court's decision should be affirmed. Source: Internet

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