Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Fresh Issues on Appeal — Consequence of Failure to Obtain Leave

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

A fresh issue not raised in the court below requires leave of the appellate court to argue. Failure to obtain leave and show special circumstances renders the issue incompetent. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule prevents parties from changing their case on appeal.…

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