Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Evidence Not Pleaded Goes to No Issue

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Evidence not pleaded is inadmissible even if extracted in cross-examination. Such evidence goes to no issue and must be disregarded. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The court cannot rely on unpleaded facts. The rule ensures parties are bound by their pleadings. The court…

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