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Els, Gerlach von · 1581

XXV.
Not only the condemned person may appeal, but also any party with an interest in the matter. Furthermore, sometimes one may appeal even if one has no personal interest, such as when an appeal is made on behalf of someone being led to punishment.
XXVI.
A procurator legal representative may both interpose and pursue an appeal, although he is not bound to pursue it in the same way he is bound to interpose it.
XXVII.
An appeal may be interposed either by word of mouth in court immediately after the sentence is rendered, or within an interval of ten useful days in writing.
XXVIII.
The canons require that if an appeal is made from an interlocutory decision, it must be done in writing.
XXIX.
One is permitted to appeal only if the person of the judge, the person of the appellant, or the nature of the case does not bar the appeal.
XXX.
The person of the judge prevents an appeal if the appeal is made from the prince, from the praetorian prefect high-ranking imperial official, or from the senate.
XXXI.
An appeal is not admitted due to the person of the appellant if that person has previously renounced the right to appeal.
XXXII.
The nature of the cause prohibits an appeal if one has been condemned for contumacy, or for matters concerning public business, the prince, or the treasury, which have been poorly managed.
XXXIII.
Likewise, an appeal is prohibited in cases of temporary possession, from an execution, regarding a confessed matter, regarding a notorious crime, or when three conforming sentences have been rendered.
XXXIV.