Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Fair Hearing — Refusal to Hear Motion as Breach of Constitutional Right

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Courts must hear all motions filed. Refusal to hear violates fair hearing. The principle applies to all courts. The judge cannot arbitrarily ignore processes. The rule prevents selective justice. The principle is fundamental.

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