What is the difference between an intermediate appellate court and a high appellate court? Are they referred to by other names? Explain.
What options does the court have regarding the case in question? Be specific.
If the appellate court finds that the defense is valid and reverses the judgment, will you be held liable either civilly, criminally, or both? Will the department be held liable?
If you or the department is held liable, explain the theory involved.
