What happens to an appeal if it does not allege specific errors?

When an appeal does not allege specific errors, it generally lacks the necessary foundation for review. Appeals are meant to address specific issues or errors in prior decisions, and if these are not articulated, the reviewing body cannot effectively assess the legitimacy of the claims or the justification for overturning or modifying the original decision.

Without specific errors, the appeal effectively becomes vague and unsubstantiated, leading to a higher likelihood of being dismissed. This process exists to ensure that appeals are based on clear and demonstrable mistakes or misapplications of law rather than general dissatisfaction with a decision. In the absence of articulated grievances, the entity receiving the appeal often finds it justifiable to dismiss it for failure to meet the required standards of specificity and clarity.