Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Amendment of Pleadings – Amendment on Appeal to Prevent Injustice

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This comprehensively states appellate amendment doctrine. General rule: Leave to amend may be granted at any stage—including appeal. Best practice: Seek leave promptly when defect detected—don't delay unnecessarily. Appellate amendment permitted when: (1) Amending record to align with facts proved at trial; (2) Conforming pleadings…

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