Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings — Attitude of Supreme Court to Concurrent Findings of Fact

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has consistently held that it will rarely disturb concurrent findings of fact made by both the trial court and the Court of Appeal. This attitude reflects respect for the fact-finding roles of lower courts and promotes finality in litigation. Despite this clear…

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