Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Grounds of Appeal — Grounds Must Arise from the Judgment Appealed Against

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Grounds of appeal must directly complain about the judgment being appealed. Grounds that do not relate to the judgment are ineffective. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule ensures that appeals challenge the decision below, not extraneous matters. The court will strike out grounds…

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