Appeal - A request made after a trial by a party that has lost on one or more issues that a higher court review the decision to determine if it was correct. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the "appellant;" the other party is the "appellee."⏎
Caseload - The number of cases handled by a judge or a court.⏎
Appellant - The party who appeals a district court's decision, usually seeking reversal of that decision.⏎
Chapter 15 - The chapter of the Bankruptcy Code dealing with cases of cross-border insolvency.⏎
Assume - An agreement to continue performing duties under a contract or lease.⏎