Appeals from convictions of Class C misdemeanors in justice of the peace court go to the county court. Since justice of the peace courts, like most municipal courts, are not courts of records, trial on appeals of minor offenses in county court are de novo. If the defendant is found guilty in the county court, there can be no further appeal by a lawyer unless the fine imposed is in excess of $100, in which case an appeal may be taken to the Court of Appeals and, in constitutional cases, to the United States Supreme Court.
Civil appeals, like criminal appeals, are heard de novo in county court. A judgment in justice of the peace court that is below $20, exclusive of interest and court costs, may not be appealed except in the United States Supreme Court. Any judgment in excess of $20 may be appeal in county court.
Civil appeals, like criminal appeals, are heard de novo in county court. A judgment in justice of the peace court that is below $20, exclusive of interest and court costs, may not be appealed except in the United States Supreme Court. Any judgment in excess of $20 may be appeal in county court.
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