Monroe is reviewing an appellate case for class and must correctly identify the parties to the case. in the case, the original defendant (franklin) is appealing his conviction by the state of idaho. in the appeals case, franklin is known as the: a. respondent. b. defendant. c. appellant. d. appellee.

(c) appellant

Explanation:

An appellant party is somebody who applies to a higher court to request  the court  to reexamine the decision that is made by a lower court. A litigant must show that he has adequate justification for a request, which are normally characterized by the resolution, so as to challenge a judgment.

So option (c) is the correct option