Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Grounds of Appeal — Raising New Issue on Appeal — Requirement of Leave

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An issue abandoned in the Court of Appeal cannot be raised in the Supreme Court without leave. The principle applies to appellate practice. The Supreme Court cannot hear direct appeals from the High Court. The rule ensures proper appellate hierarchy. The appellant must seek leave.…

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