If you have a valid appeal, you haven't "already lost" -- you have a case that's working its way through the courts. The legal system isn't sportsball, and you

If you have a valid appeal, you haven't "already lost" -- you have a case that's working its way through the courts. The legal system isn't sportsball, and you aren't being a sore loser if you appeal your case to a higher court. If someone gives up their right to appeal, that obviously has a financial benefit for the other party. It's not underhanded to admit it, and use it as a negotiation tactic.