Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Misdirection — When Misdirection Will Lead to Allowance of Appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Misdirection alone does not justify reversal; it must cause a miscarriage of justice. The principle applies to appellate practice. A correct decision with wrong reasons will be upheld. The rule promotes finality. The appellant must show that the misdirection affected the outcome. The principle is…

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