Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Hearing on the Merits — What Constitutes — Consideration of Issues in Controversy

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An appeal is heard on the merits when the appellate court considers the substantive issues in controversy and reaches a decision. The court need not hear oral arguments if the issues are adequately briefed. The principle focuses on substance, not procedure. The appellant's right to…

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