Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Interlocutory Appeal — Appeal as of Right Against Final Judgment — Ruling Affecting Whole Case

Area of law: APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court: Supreme Court

A ruling that affects the whole case may be appealed with the final judgment. The principle applies to appellate practice. The test is the effect on the merits. The rule determines the right of appeal. The appellant must show substantial effect. The principle is well-established.

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