Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Grounds of Appeal – Incompetent Grounds Render Dependent Issues Incompetent

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Issues for determination derive from grounds of appeal. An incompetent ground cannot support an issue. The court will strike out issues based on incompetent grounds. The principle applies to all appeals. The appellant must ensure grounds are competent. The rule promotes orderly appellate procedure. The…

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