Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Retrial — Relevance of Time Considerations — Length of Time for Retrial Not Relevant in Civil Cases

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Delay is not a factor when ordering a retrial due to lack of fair hearing. The right to a fair hearing outweighs convenience or expediency. The court cannot refuse a retrial because it would take time. The principle ensures that fairness is not sacrificed for…

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