When an appellate court sends a case back to the trial court for a new trial or other action, this is called what?

When an appellate court sends a case back to the trial court for a new trial or other action, this is called what?

• A. Stay
• B. Reopen
• C. Remand
• D. Dismiss

Answer: (C)

Remand means sending the case back to the trial court with instructions to take further action, such as conducting a new trial or applying corrections ordered by the appellate court. This step happens when the appellate court finds that the record or lower court rulings need further development or adjustment before a final resolution can be reached. A stay is only a pause in proceedings or enforcement, not sending the case back for more action. Reopen would involve reopening a case or appeal rather than directing new action in the trial court. Dismiss ends the case altogether.

Remand means sending the case back to the trial court with instructions to take further action, such as conducting a new trial or applying corrections ordered by the appellate court. This step happens when the appellate court finds that the record or lower court rulings need further development or adjustment before a final resolution can be reached.

A stay is only a pause in proceedings or enforcement, not sending the case back for more action. Reopen would involve reopening a case or appeal rather than directing new action in the trial court. Dismiss ends the case altogether.