Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Evaluation of Evidence — Appellate Court — Not Bound to Follow Trial Court’s Approach

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The appellate court reviews the trial court's decision, not the case afresh. The principle applies to appellate practice. The court examines whether the trial court properly considered the issues. The rule prevents re-litigation. The appellate court will not re-evaluate evidence unnecessarily. The principle is well-established.

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