Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Court’s Duty — Court Cannot Make a Case for the Parties

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Courts cannot construct a case for parties different from their pleadings. Documents cannot be used for purposes not intended by the parties without notice and hearing. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule ensures that parties control their own cases. The court must invite…

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