Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings — Supreme Court Will Not Interfere Absent Special Circumstances

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings supported by evidence are binding. The principle applies to appellate practice. The Supreme Court will not interfere without error causing miscarriage. The rule promotes finality and respect for lower courts. The appellant must show error. The principle is well-established.

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