r 10.03

Absence of party

In force

(1)

If, when the hearing of a proceeding is called on, any party is absent, the Court may—

(a)

proceed with the hearing; or

(b)

strike out or dismiss the application; or

(c)

adjourn the hearing; or

(d)

make any other order which the Court considers appropriate.

(2)

If the absent party is a respondent who has failed to appear on bail, the Court may also issue a warrant for the arrest of the respondent.

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