Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE – Consideration of Grounds of Appeal – Duty to Resolve Complaints Placed Before Court

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An appellate court has a duty to resolve all complaints properly raised against a trial court's judgment. Just as trial courts must make findings on evidence, appellate courts must address grounds of appeal. Failure to resolve any complaint may constitute a denial of fair hearing.…

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