Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Want of Prosecution – Inherent Jurisdiction to Dismiss for Inexcusable Delay or Default

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Courts have inherent power to dismiss for want of prosecution. The power is exercised to prevent abuse of process. The plaintiff must prosecute diligently. Inexcusable delay may lead to dismissal. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The court will consider the length of delay,…

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