Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Constitution Supremacy — Rule of Court Subordinate to Constitution

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that rules of court are subordinate to the Constitution. Where a rule of court conflicts with a constitutional provision, the Constitution prevails and the rule is void to the extent of the inconsistency. The principle applies where procedural rules are challenged as…

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