Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings — Supreme Court Will Not Interfere Unless Perverse or Not Supported by Evidence

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Concurrent findings of fact by lower courts are binding on the Supreme Court. Interference requires perversity or lack of support by unchallenged credible evidence. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule promotes finality and respect for lower courts' fact-finding roles. The appellant bears a…

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