Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Relief – Court Cannot Grant Relief Not Sought

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Courts are bound by parties' claims—they cannot grant: (1) Relief not sought—remedies the party didn't request; (2) Relief exceeding what's sought—more than claimed (higher damages, broader injunctions, additional orders). This limitation serves: party autonomy (parties control their claims), fair notice (defendants know what's claimed against…

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