Gichimu v Kinyanjui (Tribunal Case E023 of 2022) [2022] KEBPRT 810 (KLR) (Civ) (1 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 810
- Citation
- [2022] KEBPRT 810 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2022
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TypeTribunal CasePostureApplication for setting aside proceedings and restraining ordersCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, VICE CHAIR
Holding
The applicant's application is granted, and the orders of June 21, 2022 are set aside.
Facts
The applicant, Gichimu, failed to attend court on June 21, 2022 due to low internet connection, and his application for setting aside the proceedings and restraining orders was dismissed for lack of attendance and jurisdiction.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's failure to attend court on June 21, 2022 was due to a valid reason
- Whether the Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the case without evidence of landlord-tenant relationship
Reasoning
The applicant's failure to attend court was due to a valid reason (low internet connection), and the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction due to the absence of evidence of landlord-tenant relationship.
Outcome
The applicant's application is granted.
Orders
- The orders of June 21, 2022 are set aside.
- Reconnection of electricity to the suit premises.
- Removal of stones dumped in front of the suit premises.
Remedies
- Removal of stones dumped in front of the suit premises.
- Reconnection of electricity to the suit premises.
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