Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Standard of Review — Court of Appeal — Raising Issues Suo Motu — Duty to Hear Parties

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An appellate court may raise issues suo motu but must hear the parties before deciding. Failure to do so violates fair hearing. The principle applies to all appellate courts. The court cannot ambush parties with unargued points. The rule is an exception to the general…

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