Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Evidence on Matters Not Pleaded — Inadmissibility of Unpleaded Evidence

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Evidence on unpleaded matters is inadmissible, even if obtained during cross-examination. The opposing party cannot be taken by surprise. The court must disregard such evidence. The principle reinforces that parties are bound by their pleadings. The purpose of pleadings is to define issues for trial.…

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