Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE β€” Concurrent Findings β€” Principles Governing Interference by Supreme Court

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings supported by evidence are binding. Interference requires substantial error, miscarriage of justice, or violation of law. The principle applies to both civil and criminal appeals. The Supreme Court will not re-evaluate evidence. The appellant bears a heavy burden. The rule promotes finality and…

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