Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Findings of Fact — Challenge on Appeal — Effect of Not Appealing Specific Finding

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An unchallenged finding of fact is binding on the appellant. The appellant must file a ground of appeal against any finding they wish to challenge. Failure to do so means the finding remains conclusive. The essence of appeal is to re-examine issues properly raised. The…

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