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In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

a jury is unable to make a decision.
a judge disagrees with a jury’s decision.
a precedent does not exist.
a higher court agrees to hear it.

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a higher court agrees to hear it.

Explanation: A losing party must seek review from an appellate court; the appeal proceeds only if the higher court has jurisdiction and agrees to hear the matter. A hung jury (unable to decide) leads to a mistrial/retrial, not an appeal; a judge’s disagreement with a jury or absence of precedent by itself is not an automatic basis for appeal.