The case of Max v. National Credit Co. is heard in a trial court. The case of O! Boy! Ice Cream Co. v. Pecan Corp. is heard in an appellate court. The difference between a trial and an appellate court is whether
A) a trial is being held.
B) the court is appealing.
C) the parties question how the law applies to their dispute.
D) the subject matter of the case involves complex facts.

Question

The case of Max v. National Credit Co. is heard in a trial court. The case of O! Boy! Ice Cream Co. v. Pecan Corp. is heard in an appellate court. The difference between a trial and an appellate court is whether​
A) ​a trial is being held.
B) ​the court is appealing.
C) ​the parties question how the law applies to their dispute.
D) ​the subject matter of the case involves complex facts.

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Trial courts are where trials are held, involving witnesses, evidence presentation, and a determination of the facts of a case. Appellate courts, on the other hand, review the application of the law by trial courts, without holding trials themselves.

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