Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Grounds of Appeal — Grounds Must Relate to and Challenge the Ratio of the Decision

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Grounds of appeal must challenge the ratio decidendi (reason for decision) of the judgment. Grounds must be grounded in the judgment, not abstract or speculative. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule ensures meaningful appellate review. Grounds that do not challenge the ratio are…

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