Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Grounds of Appeal — Competence — Grounds Attacking Decision of High Court Directly — Effect

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

The Supreme Court cannot entertain direct appeals from the High Court. Appeals must first go to the Court of Appeal. The principle is constitutional. Grounds attacking the High Court directly are incompetent. The rule ensures proper appellate hierarchy. The court will strike out such grounds.…

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