Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE – Issues on Appeal – Issue Not Raised Below – Incompetence

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An issue not raised in the court below is incompetent on appeal unless leave is sought and obtained. The appellate court will not consider such issues. The principle ensures that lower courts have the first opportunity to address issues. Raising new issues on appeal without…

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