When appealing a case from a non-record municipal court, what must the court send to the appellate court along with the transcript?

• A. A transcript only
• B. A summary of the proceedings
• C. A list of witnesses
• D. The original documents in the case

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that an appeal from a non-record municipal court relies on the actual case file, not a verbatim trial record. Since there isn’t a formal transcript of the proceedings, the appellate court must review what was filed and issued in the case to understand what happened and what rulings were made. The original documents—pleadings, motions, orders, judgments, and exhibits—provide the full record the court needs. A transcript alone wouldn’t show all those filings and the exact procedural posture. Therefore, the court must send the original documents in the case (along with the transcript if one exists) to ensure the appellate court can evaluate the appeal accurately.