Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Grounds of Appeal — Proliferation — Quality over Quantity

Area of law: APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court: Supreme Court

Quality of grounds, not quantity, determines success on appeal. The principle applies to appellate practice. Proliferation of grounds is discouraged. The rule promotes focused advocacy. The appellant should raise only substantial grounds. The principle is well-established.

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