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'Lower court' has several meanings:
★ In relation to an appeal from one court to another, the 'lower court' is the court whose decision is being reviewed, which may be the original trial court or an appellate court lower in rank than the superior court which is hearing the appeal.
★ In an absolute sense, a 'lower court' is always the trial court.
★ Relative to other trial courts, a 'lower court' is a court of limited jurisdiction, especially one that is limited to hearing minor offenses, or civil actions involving a limited amount, as distinct from a superior court.
★ In relation to an appeal from one court to another, the 'lower court' is the court whose decision is being reviewed, which may be the original trial court or an appellate court lower in rank than the superior court which is hearing the appeal.
★ In an absolute sense, a 'lower court' is always the trial court.
★ Relative to other trial courts, a 'lower court' is a court of limited jurisdiction, especially one that is limited to hearing minor offenses, or civil actions involving a limited amount, as distinct from a superior court.
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