Intermediate appellate courts review new evidence or testimony that was not seen or heard in the lower courts.

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Intermediate appellate courts generally do not consider new evidence or testimony, but rather review the legal procedures and facts presented in the lower courts to determine if errors were made. Only in limited circumstances, such as when new evidence is discovered after the trial, may new evidence be presented to an appellate court.

Intermediate Appellate Courts Review New Evidence or Testimony That Was