Maryland Code > CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > Title 8 > Subtitle 4 – Coram Nobis
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > Title 8 > Subtitle 4 - Coram Nobis
- 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.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.