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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.8515

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
     Appeals as of right may be taken from the district court magistrate to the district court. Appeal shall be taken within 7 days after the entry of the decision of the magistrate and shall be heard de novo.