Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Fresh Issues on Appeal — Leave of Court Required

Area of law: APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court: Supreme Court

Fresh issues not raised at trial require appellate leave to be argued. Without leave, such issues are incompetent and cannot be considered. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule prevents parties from changing their case on appeal. The appellate court will not entertain new…

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