Either party to a contest may appeal to the district court of appeal of the district where the contest is brought, if the appeal is perfected by the appellant within 10 days after judgment of the superior court is pronounced. The appeal shall have precedence over all other appeals and shall be acted upon by the district court of appeal within 10 days after the appeal is filed.
AppealsPrimary Elections: Other Than a Recount
Section § 16920
If you're involved in a legal contest and you're not happy with the decision from the superior court, you can appeal to the district court of appeal in that area. But, you need to file your appeal within 10 days after the court's judgment. This appeal will be prioritized over other appeals and the district court has to address it within 10 days of receiving it.
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