APPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings of Fact — Supreme Court Will Not Interfere — Unless Findings Are Perverse

This principle establishes that the Supreme Court will not ordinarily interfere with concurrent findings of fact by lower courts. The principle applies where two courts below have agreed on factual findings. The court will only interfere where the findings are perverse, unsupported by evidence, or based on wrong application of law or procedure. The principle promotes finality and respect for trial courts’ advantage. The appellant must demonstrate an exception to succeed. The principle reflects the Supreme Court’s role as a final appellate court. It prevents unnecessary appeals on factual matters. The court must defer to concurrent findings unless clearly wrong.