Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE β€” Concurrent Findings β€” Supreme Court Will Not Interfere Unless Miscarriage of Justice Occurs

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will not disturb concurrent findings unless they are unjustified by evidence and cause miscarriage of justice. The appellant bears the burden of showing such miscarriage. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule promotes finality and respect for lower court findings. The…

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