UDAYKUMAR CHANDULAL RAJANI & 4 others v CHARLES THAITHI [1997] KECA 392 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 392
- Citation
- [1997] KECA 392 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the dismissal of preliminary objectionCoramJ.E. Gicheru, P.K. Tungoi, A.B. Shah
Holding
The court dismissed the suit and the preliminary objection, holding that the court had no power to extend the validity of the summons beyond 24 months.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit for damages for personal injuries sustained in a road accident. Summons were issued and served, but the validity of the summons was challenged due to irregularities.
Issues
- Whether the court had power to extend the validity of the summons beyond 24 months before the enactment of Legal Notice No.5 of 1996.
- Whether the re-issued summons was a valid extension of the original summons.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the summons expired on 1st April, 1988, and no application for extension was made within its validity period. The court could not re-issue a summons after the 24-month period.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, and the suit is dismissed with costs.
Orders
- Suit dismissed with costs
- Defendants' preliminary objection sustained
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
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