In considering a trial court's judgment, an appellate court bases its opinion on its de novo review of the evidence.

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An appellate court typically reviews a trial court's judgment based on the legal standards applied and the sufficiency of the evidence, not a de novo review of the evidence itself. De novo review is used for reviewing legal questions, not factual findings made by the trial court.

In Considering a Trial Court's Judgment, an Appellate Court Bases