Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Material Facts Must Be Pleaded — Effect of Evidence on Unpleaded Matters

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Material facts must be pleaded. Evidence on unpleaded facts is irrelevant and must be disregarded. The principle ensures fair notice. The opposing party must know the case to meet. The court cannot consider unpleaded matters. The rule applies to all civil proceedings. The party must…

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