Nyiero v Odongo (Civil Application E099 of 2020) [2026] KECA 153 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 153
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 153 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for substitution of respondent in an appealCoramHA OMONDI
Holding
The application for substitution is allowed, and the costs shall abide the appeal.
Facts
Joash Onyango Nyiero passed away in 2018, and Isdora Anyango Owuor, as his legal representative, seeks to substitute his name in the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the application for substitution of the respondent is valid given the respondent's death and the abatement of the appeal.
- Whether the cause of action survives the death of the respondent and can be heard through the legal representative of the estate.
Reasoning
The court allows the application for substitution as the respondent's death does not invalidate the appeal, and the legal representative of the estate can represent the deceased's interests.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- Substitute Isdora Anyango Owuor as the respondent in the appeal
Remedies
- Allow the application for substitution
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Njoroge & another v Kamau (Civil Appeal (Application) No. E051 of 2019) [2024] KEC4806 (KLR)
- CKM v ENM & another (Civil Appeal No. 250 of 2019)(2024) KECA 293 (KLR)
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