Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — Appeals — Issues Not Formulated Are Deemed Abandoned

Area of law: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Grounds of appeal from which no issues are formulated are deemed abandoned. Such grounds are liable to be struck out. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule ensures that only properly formulated issues are argued. The appellant cannot rely on grounds not covered by…

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