Principle

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

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings of fact by lower courts bind the Supreme Court unless perverse. Damages awards are not interfered with unless manifestly excessive or based on wrong principle. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule promotes finality and deference. The appellant must show clear error…

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