After losing his case in the trial court, Gordon appealed the verdict in the appellate court. The appellate court's jurisdiction was to "uphold." What does this mean?

a. The court has put Gordon's case on hold for a while.
b. The high court will overturn the lower court and order a new trial.
c. The new verdict will be in Gordon's favor.
d. Gordon will get the same verdict as before.

Answer: D

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