APPELLATE PRACTICE — Appeal — Correctness of Judgment — Focus on Decision, Not Reasons

This principle establishes that an appellate court focuses on the correctness of the decision, not the reasons. Even if the reasons are wrong, the decision will stand if it is correct. The principle applies in appellate review. It ensures that appeals are decided on substance. The principle reflects that the decision, not the reasoning, is what matters. It prevents reversal based on defective reasoning alone. The court must determine if the decision is correct. The principle provides guidance on the focus of appellate review.