Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Record of Appeal — Correctness of Record Presumed Unless Contrary Proved

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

The certified record of appeal is presumed correct and binding on court and parties. A challenger must file an affidavit detailing omissions or errors and serve it on the trial judge or registry. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule ensures finality and reliability…

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