Nzioki v Kitusa [1982] KECA 7 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 7
- Citation
- [1982] KECA 7 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 December 1982
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's summary dismissal of an appeal and subsequent dismissal of a review applicationCoramE., Mr, Muli, Potter
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the review application is remitted to the High Court for hearing according to law
Facts
The appellants appealed to the High Court from a decision dismissing their case. The High Court summarily dismissed the appeal and later dismissed the review application without a hearing.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in summarily dismissing the appeal
- Whether the High Court erred in dismissing the review application without a hearing
Reasoning
The High Court erred in summarily dismissing the appeal and in dismissing the review application without a hearing. The application for review was never heard and could not lawfully have been dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, review application remitted
Orders
- Order to remit the review application to the High Court for hearing according to law
- Suggestion for the Chief Justice to order the application be heard by another judge
Remedies
- Remission of the review application to the High Court for hearing according to law
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure (Revised) Rules
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