EDWARDS v SHIH (AKA YIN NAN SHIH) [1996] NSWCA 169

EDWARDS v SHIH (AKA YIN NAN SHIH) [1996] NSWCA 169

The proceedings are struck out for want of prosecution as neither party appeared and the second appellant discontinued the appeal.

Parties
First Appellant: Denis William Edwards; Second Appellant: Janice Anne Edwards; Respondent: Edward Shih
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 November 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appointment to Settle Appeal Index
Outcome
Proceedings struck out for want of prosecution

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Parties

Denis William Edwards

First Appellant

Janice Anne Edwards

Second Appellant

Edward Shih

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appointment to Settle Appeal Index

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal should proceed given discontinuance by second appellant and absence of first appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The proceedings are struck out for want of prosecution as neither party appeared and the second appellant discontinued the appeal.

Court Disposition

Proceedings struck out for want of prosecution

Orders

  • Proceedings are struck out for want of prosecution