Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Parties Bound by Pleadings — Evidence at Variance with Pleadings

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Parties are strictly bound by their pleadings. Evidence that does not correspond to the pleadings is irrelevant. The court must disregard such evidence. The principle ensures fair notice and prevents surprise. The party must amend the pleadings to introduce new facts. The rule applies to…

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