Regulations Governing the Attendance and Absence of Parties in Civil Litigation: A Comparative Study Between Libyan and Egyptian Law

Abstract

This study examines the issue of the presence and absence of litigants in civil proceedings, as well as the factors that may arise and affect the course of the case between its parties. It also addresses the principle of adversarial confrontation, ensuring that both parties to the dispute are given the opportunity to present and challenge arguments.

The research further analyzes situations involving the absence of the plaintiff or the defendant during court hearings, as well as cases where both parties fail to appear. Accordingly, the regulation of litigants’ attendance and absence before civil courts is of great importance in ensuring the stability of individuals’ legal positions and in achieving both public and private interests