Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Issue Formulation — Must Arise from Grounds of Appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Issues for determination must derive from and relate to the grounds of appeal. An issue not covered by any ground is incompetent. The principle ensures appellate courts address only properly raised complaints. Issues cannot be "at large"—they must flow from specific grounds alleging error. The…

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