CIVIL PROCEDURE — Judgment — Slip or Mistake — Effect on Decision — Minor Error Not Occasioning Miscarriage of Justice

This principle establishes that a minor slip or error in a judgment does not occasion a miscarriage of justice if it does not affect the decision. The principle applies where errors are identified. It ensures that technical errors do not lead to reversal. The principle reflects that judgments should be considered as a whole. It prevents appeals based on minor errors. The court must determine if the error affected the outcome. The principle provides guidance on the effect of minor errors.