Courts of justice, like other institutions, can also make mistakes. Such mistakes may occur with respect to the facts of a specific situation, with respect to the determination of the applicable substantive law, or with respect to the procedure settling various issues of fact or law. Obviously, it is in the interest of any party aggrieved by an erroneous decision to have means available to correct it. The methods of attacking judicial decisions are considered as the main means of securing redress. The purposes of attacking judicial decisions, the extent of the right to attack, and the limits of review are of utmost importance for the activity of courts of justice. The article analyzes the methods of attacking court decisions as a continuation of the proceeding and/or as a special review proceeding, as well as the unlimited and limited appeal models. The article also highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the solutions established in different states, as well as the practical consequences of these solutions