Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Brief Writing — Arguments on Appeal Must Be Based on Issues Formulated, Not on Grounds of Appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Appellate arguments must be based on formulated issues, not directly on grounds of appeal. Arguments based on grounds rather than issues are incompetent. The principle applies to appellate practice and brief writing. The rule streamlines appellate advocacy and ensures focus. The court will discountenance arguments…

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