Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Appeal — Right of Appeal of Party Not Aggrieved

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Only a party aggrieved by a decision may appeal. The principle applies to appellate practice. The appellant must show prejudice. The rule prevents academic appeals. The court will strike out appeals by non-aggrieved parties. The principle is fundamental.

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