Principle

JURISDICTION — Waiver of Procedural Irregularity — Failure to Raise Timeously

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Procedural jurisdiction can be waived; substantive jurisdiction cannot. The principle applies to civil procedure. Objections to procedural irregularities must be raised timeously. The rule distinguishes between types of jurisdiction. The court will not entertain late objections. The principle is well-established.

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