Replies to post #335414 on Fannie Mae-No Politics (FNMA)

[obiterdictum]

Affected parties can appeal a procedural law decision, say, an order of dismissal. In such a case, in making an appeal, the party seeks first to reverse the dismissal of the lower court and then, if possible, move on directly to substantive law issues, if allowed or warranted. The course followed depends on the legal and procedural circumstances.

see: http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/types-cases/appeals