Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Record of Appeal — Presumption of Genuineness Not Absolute

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

The presumption of regularity of court records is rebuttable. The principle applies to appellate review. The court may consider extrinsic evidence. The rule ensures that justice is not defeated by incorrect records. The party challenging the record must provide evidence. The appellate court may rely…

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