A Court of Appeals is a higher court that reviews decisions made by lower courts, such as trial courts. Its primary role is to ensure that the law was applied correctly and that legal procedures were followed. The court does not conduct new trials but instead examines the records of the original case and listens to arguments from both sides. Typically, a Court of Appeals is composed of a panel of judges who evaluate the case based on written briefs and oral arguments. Their decisions can affirm, reverse, or modify the lower court's ruling, and their interpretations of the law can set important legal precedents.