Gecaga v Quinvest Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E729 of 2021) [2023] KECA 78 (KLR) (3 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 78
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 78 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2023
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for leave to cease acting for the appellant in Civil Appeal No. E729 OF 2021CoramKI LAIBUTA
Holding
The court orders that counsel for the appellant be deemed as having ceased to act for the appellant on service upon the appellant of this order
Facts
The appellant, Margaret Gacigi Gecaga, sought leave to cease acting for her in Civil Appeal No. E729 OF 2021 due to a breakdown in the advocate/client relationship.
Issues
- Whether counsel for the appellant, M/s J M Njenga and Company, can cease acting for the appellant
- Whether the advocate/client relationship has broken down irretrievably
Reasoning
The court adheres to Rule 23(2) of the Court of Appeal Rules, which requires an advocate to apply for leave to cease acting for a party in a civil appeal or application before a single judge.
Outcome
The application is granted, and the appellant is deemed to have ceased to act for the appellant.
Orders
- Counsel for the appellant be deemed as having ceased to act for the appellant on service upon the appellant of this order
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