Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Appellate Practice — Order of Retrial — When Appropriate

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Retrial is appropriate only when credibility is crucial. The principle applies to appellate practice. The court will not order retrial if it can finally determine the case. The rule prevents unnecessary retrials. The appellant must show substantial irregularity. The principle is well-established.

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