Musyimi & 2 others v Mulinge & another ((Sued in their capacity as Legal Representative of the Estate of Mulewa Mulinge (Deceased)) (Civil Application 316 of 2018) [2022] KECA 404 (KLR) (4 March 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 404
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 404 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2022
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureReinstatement of dismissed applicationCoramD. K. MUSINGA
Holding
The applicants' application for reinstatement is allowed, and they shall bear the respondents' costs of the application.
Facts
The applicants' application for reinstatement was filed within 16 days of the dismissal, but the hearing notice was not diarised. The respondents opposed the application, stating that the applicants' notice of motion was not served until after the dismissal.
Issues
- Whether the applicants' application for reinstatement was filed within the 30-day limit
- Whether the applicants were prevented by a sufficient cause from appearing when the application came up for hearing
Reasoning
The Court considers the mistake of the applicants' advocate and exercises discretion in favour of the applicants, as mistakes in legal practice should not automatically disentitle a party from seeking justice.
Outcome
Allowing the application for reinstatement
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Philip Keiptoo Chemwolo & Another v Augustine Kubende [1986] eKLR
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