Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE – Brief writing – Requirement that issues for determination arise from grounds of appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Issues for determination must arise from grounds of appeal. The principle applies to all appeals. The appellant cannot raise issues not grounded in the notice of appeal. The rule ensures fair notice. The court will strike out incompetent issues. The principle is fundamental.

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