In which phase of a lawsuit is a plea made for the case to be reviewed by a higher court?

The appeals phase is the stage in a lawsuit where a party seeks to have a higher court review the decision made by a lower court. This phase is critical in the judicial process as it allows for the examination of legal errors that may have occurred during the trial. When a party believes that the trial court's decision was unjust or based on incorrect legal interpretations, they file an appeal to contest that ruling. The higher court will then review the case based on the record from the trial court, arguments from both parties, and relevant legal principles, potentially leading to a reversal, modification, or affirmation of the lower court's decision.

The trial phase involves the presentation of evidence and arguments before a judge or jury, while the interrogatory phase pertains to the pre-trial discovery process where parties exchange information relevant to the case. The pre-trial phase includes activities such as pleadings and motions, but it does not involve the higher court review. Thus, the appeals phase is the only stage in which a plea is made for the review of a case by a higher court.