Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Error in Judgment — When Appellate Court Will Not Interfere

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Appellate courts will not reverse for every error. The error must be substantial and cause a miscarriage of justice. Minor, technical, or harmless errors do not warrant interference. The appellant must demonstrate that the error materially affected the outcome. The principle applies the harmless error…

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