In making its decision, the appellate court may affirm the trial court, meaning that it accepts the decision of the lower court, or may reverse it, thus agreeing with the appellant's contention that the trial court's decision was erroneous.
Marriott Buys Starwood for $12.2B, Becomes World's Largest Hotel Owner The combination creates a hot powerhouse of more than 5,500 hotels in more than 100 countries. By Lou Whiteman
The amount of money a hotel owner makes is largely dependent on how involved she chooses to be in the company. The owner may hire herself as the general manager of her own hotel. Salaries vary on the location and the success of the hotel, but general managers of top-rated hotels can earn between $150,000 and $250,000 a year, according to CNN Money. Keep Learning.