Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Amendment of Pleadings — Appellate Stage — When Amendment Will Not Be Granted on Appeal

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Amendments that cause injustice or deny fair hearing are not allowed. Timely amendments are favoured. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The court will consider prejudice to the opposing party. The rule protects the right to be heard. The party seeking amendment must show…

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