Martin files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over payment due on a short-term employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
The case is appealed to an appellate court if the losing party pays the judgment.
Explanation:
If the decision given by the state court is not deemed to be acceptable by any of the involved parties, the party can move to the appellate court to seek a decision that they consider to be just.
In this case, if the losing party has to pay the judgment that it believes is not legitimate to be sought from it anymore, it can appeal in the appellate court.