APPELLATE PRACTICE — Concurrent Findings — When Supreme Court Will Interfere
Ratio Decidendi
Per Mukhtar, JSC, in Ibekwe v. Nwosu (2011) NLC-123-108-2006(SC) at p. 11; Paras B—C:
"This is an appeal on concurrent findings of two courts, which the law specifically settled should not be disturbed unless they are perverse, not supported by credible evidence and miscarriage of justice has been occasioned. In the present case the findings are not perverse and no miscarriage of justice has occurred."
Explanation / Scope
This principle establishes that the Supreme Court will not disturb concurrent findings of two lower courts unless they are perverse, unsupported by credible evidence, or have occasioned a miscarriage of justice. The principle applies where concurrent findings are challenged. It ensures that findings are respected. The principle reflects the limited scope of appellate review. It prevents unnecessary interference. The court must find an exception. The principle provides guidance on when the Supreme Court will interfere with concurrent findings.