Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Raising New Issues on Appeal – Objection Not Raised Below Cannot Be Raised in Supreme Court Without Leave

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

New issues cannot be raised on appeal without leave. The principle applies to the Supreme Court. The appellant must have raised the issue below or obtain leave. The rule prevents surprise and ensures orderly procedure. The court will not consider objections not raised earlier. The…

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