Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Injunctions – Court Cannot Grant Relief Not Sought

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

A court cannot grant relief not prayed for. The principle ensures fair hearing. The defendant must know the case to meet. The rule applies to all courts. The court cannot exceed its jurisdiction. The parties define the scope of relief. The court may grant lesser…

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