Principle

MILITARY LAW — Courts Martial — Validity of Proceedings — Non-Appointment of Waiting Member a Mere Irregularity

Area of law
MILITARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Non-appointment of a waiting member is a mere irregularity, not a fundamental defect affecting validity. Technical errors that do not prejudice the accused do not invalidate court martial proceedings. The principle applies to military law. The rule prevents setting aside proceedings for harmless administrative omissions.…

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