Master Divers (Pvt.) Limited vs Vessel/Barge “Formentera” – CA APPEAL NO. ACTION IN REM/01/2013-2014

In the case between Master Divers (Pvt.) Limited (Plaintiff-Appellant) and Vessel/Barge “Formentera” and Mundogas S.A. (Defendant-Respondents), the court addressed the issue of procedural compliance concerning the payment of appeal brief fees. It was determined that the appellant failed to pay the required fees despite two notices and was absent and unrepresented at the hearing, reflecting a lack of due diligence in prosecuting the appeal. The court held that, in line with Rule 13 and Rule 34 of the Supreme Court Rules, the appeal must be dismissed for non-compliance with procedural obligations, reaffirming the principle that adherence to procedural rules is mandatory for the continuation of appellate proceedings. This decision emphasized the strict enforcement of procedural requirements i