Hangzhou Agrochemical Industries EA Limited v Panda Flowers Limited (Civil Application E048 of 2021) [2025] KECA 2176 (KLR) (15 December 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2176
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2176 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2025
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for leave to reinstate an applicationCoramMATIVO, JA (IN CHAMBERS)
Holding
The Court rescinds its previous order and reinstates the applicant's application for hearing on merits.
Facts
The applicant filed an application for leave to reinstate its application of the High Court dated 17th August 2021, which was dismissed on 30th June 2025. The applicant claims non-compliance with court directions due to an email misdirection.
Issues
- Non-compliance with court directions
- Proper email address for directions
Reasoning
The Court found that the email address provided in the directions was incorrect and that the applicant had provided a sufficient cause for non-compliance.
Outcome
The applicant's application is allowed, and the previous order is rescinded. The application is reinstated for hearing on merits.
Orders
- Rescinding the previous order
- Reinstating the applicant's application for hearing on merits
Remedies
- No order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Court of Appeal Rules, 2022
Cases cited (1)
- Raj Kumar Dey vs. Tarapada Dey (1987) (4) SCC 398
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