Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — New Issues on Appeal — Issue Not Raised Below — Effect

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An issue not raised in the court below cannot be raised for the first time on appeal without leave of court. Such issues are irrelevant and will be struck out. The principle ensures that the lower court had the opportunity to consider the issue. The…

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