What happens when an appellate court reverses a lower court’s decision?

A. The case is sent back to the trial level for further action consistent with the appellate decision.
B. The reversal nullifies or sets aside a trial verdict.
C. The reversal sets the defendant free.
D. None of the above

is it A

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The correct answer is really B.
If a decision is reversed it wouldn't send the case back for further action. It would nullify the previous ruling!
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