Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Appellate Practice — Omnibus Ground of Appeal — Scope of Complaint on Weight of Evidence

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

An omnibus ground challenges the overall evaluation of evidence. The principle applies to appellate practice. The appellant cannot target specific pieces of evidence. The rule ensures the ground is used correctly. The court will examine the totality of evidence. The principle is well-established.

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