Article 187

Where the appellant or his counsel is not present on the day fixed for the appeal and he has been notified of the hearing date, the appeal shall be struck out, provided that the appeal may be restored to the list where the appellant or his counsel can show that he was not present for reasons beyond his control.

Where the respondent or his counsel is not present, the appeal shall proceed in his absence if adequate notice has been given pursuant to Article 185 concerning the date and time of the hearing.