Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings — Supreme Court Will Not Disturb Concurrent Findings Unless Perverse

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings are binding unless perverse or based on wrong perspective. The principle applies to all appeals. The Supreme Court will not re-evaluate evidence. The appellant must show exceptional circumstances. The rule promotes finality. The principle is well-established.

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