Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Amendment of Pleadings – Amendment to Bring Pleadings in Line with Evidence

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This applies Principles 632-634 to specific facts. Amendment to conform pleadings to evidence already led should be granted when: (1) No surprise: Respondent won't be surprised—evidence already led and addressed. (2) No prejudice: Amendment doesn't harm respondent's position—they dealt with evidence at trial. (3) No…

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