Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Appellate Court Finding Lack of Jurisdiction — Proper Order

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Lack of jurisdiction in the trial court renders proceedings null and void. The principle applies to appellate practice. The appellate court must declare the nullity. The rule is fundamental. The court will strike out the case. The principle is well-established.

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