Wisconsin Lenovo (New) Review Instructions are the guidelines set forth by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Supreme Court for reviewing a case de Nova (new) in the appeals process. De Nova review is a type of appellate review which requires the court to review the evidence and law from the lower court anew, without any reference to the findings of the lower court. The Wisconsin Lenovo (New) Review Instructions provide guidance to the appellate court for reviewing a case in a fair, impartial, and independent manner. The Wisconsin Lenovo (New) Review Instructions consist of three main parts: (1) Standard of Review, (2) Review of the Record, and (3) Application of the Law to the Facts. The Standard of Review outlines the scope of review the appellate court must use when reviewing the case. The appellate court must review the case independently, considering only the evidence before it and not giving any deference to the lower court’s findings. The Review of the Record outlines the procedures the appellate court must use when reviewing the case. The appellate court must review the entire record from the lower court, including the pleadings, briefs, trial transcripts, and exhibits. The Application of the Law to the Facts outlines the procedures the appellate court must use when applying the law to the facts of the case. The appellate court must make independent findings of fact and conclusions of law, and must explain its reasoning in its opinion. The Wisconsin Lenovo (New) Review Instructions provide an important framework for the appellate court to use when conducting a de Nova review.