Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Pleadings – Variance between pleadings and evidence

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Evidence must conform to pleadings. Variance renders evidence irrelevant. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The court must disregard inconsistent evidence. The rule ensures fair notice. The party must amend pleadings to reflect evidence. The principle is fundamental.

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