Section 50. Appeals to council of Seneca nation

Within twenty days after
  the decision of a peacemakers' court of the Seneca nation, an appeal may
  be taken to the council of such nation,  by  serving  upon  the  adverse
  party  and upon the peacemakers before whom the action or proceeding was
  heard a notice  of  such  appeal.  The  peacemakers  shall  certify  the
  evidence  taken before them to the council. The appeal shall be heard by
  at least a quorum of the council, and shall be decided upon the evidence
  taken in the peacemakers' court, and such  additional  evidence  as  the
  council may determine to hear. Upon the hearing any party shall have the
  right  to  appear either in person or by counsel and argue the merits of
  the case. The decision of the council shall be conclusive.