Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Interference with Findings of Fact — When Appellate Court May Reverse Trial Court’s Findings

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Appellate courts defer to trial court findings supported by evidence. The principle applies to all appeals. The court will not re-evaluate evidence. The rule promotes finality. The appellant must show error. The principle is well-established.

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