Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE β€” Concurrent Findings β€” Interference by Supreme Court β€” Circumstances for Interference

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings of fact by two lower courts are binding on the Supreme Court unless the appellant demonstrates a miscarriage of justice or violation of law or procedure. The appellant bears a heavy burden. Perversity is a ground for interference. The principle respects the fact-finding…

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