Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Fair Hearing — Right to Cross-Examination — Effect of Voluntary Absence from Trial

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A party who voluntarily absents himself from trial cannot complain of denial of fair hearing. The court is not required to compel a party to attend. Notice communicated in open court is sufficient. The principle applies where the party had adequate notice and time to…

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