Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Retrial — Circumstances in Which Appellate Court May Order Retrial

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that where a trial court fails to properly evaluate evidence and make findings on joined issues, a retrial should be ordered, especially where credibility assessment is required. The principle applies where evaluation is defective. It ensures that justice is done. The principle…

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