Principle

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

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will not interfere with concurrent findings of two lower courts absent exceptional circumstances. The appellant must demonstrate special reasons justifying interference. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule promotes finality and respect for lower court fact-finding. The court will not re-evaluate…

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