Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Amendment on Appeal — Court Bound by Its Own Amendment Decision

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An amendment decision is a final decision. The court cannot revisit it unless void. The principle applies to appellate practice. The court becomes functus officio after ruling. The rule promotes finality. The party must appeal the decision if dissatisfied. The principle is well-established.

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