Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Evidence on Facts Not Pleaded Goes to No Issue

Area of law: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

This principle establishes that material facts must be pleaded, and evidence on unpleaded facts goes to no issue and should be expunged. The principle applies in all civil proceedings. It ensures that evidence is tied to pleadings. The principle reflects the importance of pleadings. It…

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