Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Binding Nature of Issues Joined on Pleadings — Court Not to Formulate and Determine Issues Not Raised by Parties

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Pleadings define the issues. The court cannot adjudicate on unpleaded matters. The principle ensures fair notice and prevents surprise. The parties are bound by their pleadings. The court cannot make a case for a party. The rule applies to all civil proceedings. The court may…

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