Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE – Dismissal for Want of Prosecution – Absence of Appellant or Counsel

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Absence of appellant or counsel without reason warrants dismissal. The principle applies to all appeals. The court has discretion to dismiss. The rule promotes efficiency. The party must attend court. The principle is well-established.

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