Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Powers of Court of Appeal — Reliance on Evidence Other than that Used by Trial Court

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Section 16 empowers the Court of Appeal to exercise first instance jurisdiction. The principle applies to appellate practice. The court may rely on evidence not used by the trial court. The rule ensures that justice is done. The appellate court may reassess evidence. The principle…

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