Which appellate outcome is a possible result of appellate review?

• A. Affirm
• B. Reverse
• C. Modify
• D. Remand

Answer: (A)

When an appellate court reviews a decision, it may uphold the lower court’s ruling if no reversible errors are found. Affirming means the appellate court agrees with the original result and allows the judgment to stand as entered. This happens when the record shows the trial court correctly applied the law and there was enough evidence to support the findings. It’s a common, legitimate outcome because it reflects that no flaw in the decision warrants changing the result.