Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Preservation of Res — Duty of Court to Preserve Subject Matter of Litigation

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Courts have an inherent duty to preserve the res (subject matter) of litigation pending appeal. The duty is particularly important where the appellant cannot repay the judgment sum if the appeal succeeds. The court may order a stay of execution or require deposit of funds…

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