Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Fair Hearing — Error in Considering Evidence Not Before Court

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Not every error constitutes a denial of fair hearing. The error must be substantial and affect the decision. The principle applies the harmless error doctrine. The appellant must show prejudice. The court will examine whether the error influenced the outcome. The rule distinguishes between procedural…

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