If you are asking about the structure and content of an appellate court decision (specifically, a decision of a court of appeal / appellate court / cassation court), here is a detailed breakdown of its typical structure and content, in accordance with the procedural legislation of the Russian Federation (Arbitrazh Procedural Code, Civil Procedural Code, Criminal Procedural Code).

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An appellate court decision is a judicial act issued by a higher court instance upon review of a case that has already been considered by a court of first instance.

Introductory Part

Contains the following information:

| Element | Description |
|———|————-|
| Name of the court | Full name of the appellate instance |
| Date and place of issuance | Date, month, year, and city |
| Composition of the court | Judge(s) who considered the case |
| Parties to the case | Names of the plaintiff, defendant, other participants |
| Subject of the dispute | Brief description of the case |
| Procedural history | Information about the decision of the court of first instance |

Descriptive Part

Contains:
— The essence of the appellate complaints (appeals)
— Arguments of the parties
— Evidence presented by the parties
— Circumstances of the case established by the court of first instance

Reasoning Part

This is the most important part of the decision. It includes:

— Analysis of the legality and validity of the decision of the court of first instance
— Assessment of evidence by the appellate court
— Application of legal norms to the specific circumstances of the case
— Resolution of procedural issues (if any)
— Conclusions on the merits of the claims

Operative (Resolutive) Part

Contains the direct decision of the appellate court:

| Possible Outcomes | Description |
|——————-|————-|
| Leave unchanged | The decision of the court of first instance remains in force |
| Reverse | The decision is canceled, and the case is sent for a new trial |
| Amend | Specific provisions of the decision are changed |
| Adopt a new decision | The appellate court resolves the case on the merits |

Concluding Part

Contains:
— Information about the appeal period (cassation appeal)
— Procedure for appealing the decision
— Date of issuance of the decision
— Signatures of the judges

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| Feature | Description |
|———|————-|
| Finality | Enters into force upon expiration of the appeal period (unless appealed in cassation) |
| Binding nature | Must be executed by all state bodies, organizations, and officials |
| Subject to cassation appeal | Can be appealed to a higher court within the established timeframe |
| Mandatory motivation | The court is obliged to justify its conclusions |

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In accordance with Article 270 of the Civil Procedural Code of the Russian Federation and Article 181 of the Arbitrazh Procedural Code of the Russian Federation, the decision must:

Be logical and consistent
Contain references to specific legal norms
Be based on reliable and admissible evidence
Motivate the rejection of certain arguments of the parties

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> «Based on the foregoing, guided by Articles 268, 270 of the Civil Procedural Code of the Russian Federation, the court
>> DECIDES:
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> The decision of the [name of the court of first instance] dated [date] in case No. [number] to leave unchanged.
>> The appellate complaint of [name] to leave without satisfaction.
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> This decision may be appealed in cassation to the [name of the cassation court] within one month from the date of its adoption.»

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The appellate court decision is a crucial procedural document that ensures the correction of errors made by the court of first instance and the uniform application of the law. Its structure is strictly regulated by procedural legislation, and the quality of its motivation directly affects the possibility of further judicial protection of the parties’ rights.

If you need a more detailed analysis of a specific aspect or a sample of a specific type of decision (civil, arbitrazh, criminal), please let me know.