Generally, to obtain an appellate court review of an issue, the appealing party (appellant) must preserve its claim by making a specific timely objection at or before trial. What is this rule commonly known as?

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This rule is commonly known as the "contemporaneous objection rule." It requires the appealing party to raise any objections or issues at trial in order to preserve them for appeal. This ensures that the trial court has the opportunity to address and potentially correct any errors or issues before the case is appealed. Other rules, such as the plain error rule and harmless error rule, apply in different circumstances during the appeal process. The final judgment rule refers to the requirement that a final judgment be issued before a case can be appealed.

Generally, to Obtain an Appellate Court Review of an Issue