Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings of Fact — Interference by Supreme Court — When Justified

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings of fact by two lower courts are binding on the Supreme Court unless the appellant demonstrates: (1) violation of principles of law or procedure; (2) miscarriage of justice; or (3) substantial error on the face of the record. The appellant bears a heavy…

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