# Patronage (Appeals) Rules 1988, Article 8: Party to be bound by his pleadings and documents lodged


Except with the leave of the chancellor, a party shall not be entitled at the hearing of the appeal to rely on–
(a) any grounds not stated in his pleading or pleadings; or
(b) any document which or copies of which have not been lodged with and are not otherwise in the custody of the registrar.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1980/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patronage-appeals-rules-1988/article-8
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