Legal Principles Regarding First Appeal S. 96 of Civil P C

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    "Right of first appeal is a substantive, valuable right and not merely procedural.",

    "Unless expressly excluded by statute, the right of appeal cannot be limited or taken away by subsequent legislation.",

    "Appeal is a continuation of the suit.",

    "Judicial power cannot be delegated to non-judicial authorities.",

    "Practice of the court, unless overruled by statute or rules, has the force of law."