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Below is '''Rule 101''' of the [[Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure]].  Rule 101 deals with '''Scope of Rules; Definitions''', and is indexed under '''Title I. Applicability of Rules'''.
==101.01 Scope==
:These rules govern procedure in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Minnesota in civil appeals; in criminal appeals insofar as the rules are not inconsistent with the Rules of Criminal Procedure; in proceedings for review of orders of administrative agencies, boards or commissions; and on applications for writs or other relief in civil proceedings which the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or a justice or judge thereof is competent to give.
==101.02 Definitions==
:'''Subdivision 1.'''  When used in these rules, the words listed below have the meanings given them.  
:'''Subdivision 2.'''  "Appellate court" means the Supreme Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 480, or the Court of Appeals  pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 480A.  
:'''Subdivision 3.'''  "Judge" means a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of the Court of Appeals.  
:'''Subdivision 4.'''  "Trial court" means the court or agency whose decision is sought to be reviewed.  
:'''Subdivision 5.'''  "Clerk of the appellate courts" means the clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.
:'''Subdivision 6.'''  "Appellant" means the party seeking review including relators and petitioners. 
:(Amended effective for appeals taken on or after January 1, 1992.)

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