Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Commencement of Proceedings — Non-Compliance With Rules — Courts Must Ensure Substantial Justice

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Rules of court serve justice; they should not be applied to cause injustice. Substantial justice prevails over technical compliance. The principle applies to civil procedure.

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