Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – Interpretation of Constitution – Substantial Question of Law – Meaning

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A substantial question of law requires doubt or difference of opinion on what the law is. If the law is well settled by a final appellate court or overwhelming consensus, mere application to facts is not substantial—even if important to the case. The principle prevents…

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