07 July 2024
Drafting grounds of appeal and statements of fact is crucial for presenting a clear and compelling case in appellate proceedings. Grounds of appeal outline specific legal and factual errors made by the lower court or authority that justify the appeal. Sample formats for these documents include:
1. Grounds of appeal: Outline the specific legal and factual errors made by the lower court or authority that justify the appeal. 2. Statement of facts: Provide a clear, concise, and chronological narrative of the facts relevant to the case. 3. Tips for drafting: Be clear and precise in your language, present facts in a chronological order, mention supporting evidence, keep your statements concise, and reference relevant laws, statutes, or case law where necessary.
Examples of combining both documents include:
1. In the High Court of [STATE], John Doe argues that the learned District Court erred in law by misinterpreting Section 10 of the Contract Act, 1872, and in fact by ignoring the evidence provided by the appellant regarding the respondent's breach of contract.