57
... Where at the time and place appointed for the hearing or adjourned hearing of a complaint neither the complainant nor the defendant appears, the court may dismiss the complaint.
Section 57: Non-appearance of both parties.
Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c.43
Part II: Civil Jurisdiction and Procedure
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