Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Appeals — Concurrent Findings — Attitude of Supreme Court to Concurrent Findings of Fact

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings are binding unless special circumstances exist: miscarriage of justice, serious violation of law or procedure, or erroneous findings. The appellant bears the burden of showing such circumstances. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule establishes a high threshold for interference.

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