Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Issues for Determination — Issues Must Derive from Grounds of Appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Appellate issues must be derived from and fall within the grounds of appeal filed. Issues outside the grounds are incompetent and cannot be considered. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule ensures that parties do not argue matters not raised in their grounds of…

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