Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Respondent’s Notice — Party with Judgment Cannot Attack Judgment Without Cross-Appeal

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

A successful party cannot attack parts of the judgment without cross-appealing or filing a respondent's notice. Mere grievance without proper process is not permitted. The principle applies to appellate practice. The rule ensures procedural fairness and finality. A party wishing to challenge adverse findings must…

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