Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Reliefs on Appeal — Relief Must Be Responsive to Grounds of Appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Appellate relief must be responsive to issues raised from grounds of appeal. Reliefs not supported by any ground of appeal cannot be granted. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule ensures that the relief sought corresponds to the errors complained of. The appellant cannot…

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