Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Issue Formulation — Issues Must Emanate from Claims Made at Trial Court

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Appellate issues must originate from claims made at the trial court. They must be traceable to the original request, prayer, or claim. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule prevents parties from improvising new cases on appeal. Issues are not meant to introduce entirely…

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