Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Grounds of Appeal — Omnibus Ground — Weight of Evidence — Not a Question of Customary Law

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An omnibus ground challenging weight of evidence does not raise a question of customary law. The principle applies to appeals from Customary Court of Appeal. Such grounds cannot be appealed as of right. The rule limits appellate jurisdiction. The appellant must seek leave if required.…

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