Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Findings of Fact — Attitude of Appellate Court to findings of fact by trial court

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Appellate courts defer to trial court findings supported by evidence. The principle applies to all appeals. The court will not substitute its own view. The rule promotes finality. The appellant must show error. The principle is well-established.

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