An appeals court feels that a lower court has made an incorrect judgment concerning a civil law case. Which of the following would be the mostly reason to remand the case back to the lower court?
A. The appellate court found a mistake of fact that occurred during the initial trial.
B. The appellate court wants to see more evidence before it can make an informed decision.
C. The appellate court found a mistake of law that occurred during the initial trial.
D. The appellate court wants the lower court to handle the case, since it is a civil rather than criminal case.
Answer: B. The appellate court wants to see more evidence before it can make an informed decision.
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