Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE – Concurrent findings of fact – Attitude of the Supreme Court to interference

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings supported by evidence are binding. The appellant must show lack of evidence, miscarriage of justice, or violation of law. The principle applies to all appeals. The Supreme Court will not re-evaluate evidence. The rule promotes finality. The appellant bears a heavy burden.

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