Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE β€” Case Management β€” Irregularity β€” When Not Fatal

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Not all irregularities are fatal. The court will consider whether the irregularity affected the merits or caused injustice. The principle applies the harmless error doctrine. The party complaining must show prejudice. The court may excuse irregularities that do not affect substantial justice. The rule applies…

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