Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Costs – Relief Not Claimed – Jurisdiction to Grant Relief Not Sought by Plaintiff

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This fundamental principle limits courts to relief claimed. Rule: Court cannot award: what claimant didn't claim, more than claimed, or anything unclaimed/unpleaded. Courts may: Award less than claimed (partial relief), dismiss claim, or grant within claimed scope. Courts cannot: Award more than claimed, grant different…

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