An appellee, or respondent, is the party to an appeal in which a lower court judgment is in its favor. The appellee's opponent on appeal is the appellant. The appellee is required to respond to the petition, oral arguments, and legal briefs of the appellant.

In general, the appellee takes the procedural posture that the lower court's decision should be affirmed.

See also

• Appellant
• Defendant
• Plaintiff
• Pursuer