Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Fair Hearing — Refusal to Hear Application

Area of law: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Refusing to hear a duly filed application violates fair hearing. The principle applies to all courts. The affected party is entitled to a hearing. The rule protects access to justice. Proceedings following the refusal are nullities. The appellate court will set them aside. The principle…

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