Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Issues for Determination — Court Cannot Consider Issue Not Related to Any Ground of Appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Issues for determination must relate to grounds of appeal. The principle applies to appellate practice. Unrelated issues are incompetent. The rule ensures fair notice. The court will strike out such issues. The principle is fundamental.

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