Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE – Concurrent findings of fact – Attitude of the Supreme Court

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings are binding on the Supreme Court. Interference requires specific exceptions: lack of evidence, illegality, perversity, or miscarriage of justice. The principle applies to all appeals. The appellant bears a heavy burden. The rule promotes finality and efficiency. The Supreme Court will not re-evaluate…

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