Nderitu (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Paul Mwangi Nderitu) & another v Mwangi (Being sued as the Administrator of the Estate of Paul Mwangi Nderitu) & another (Civil Appeal (Application) E173 of 2024) [2026] KECA 367 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 367
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 367 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to cease acting for the appellantCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The firm of Shako & Company Advocates is granted leave to cease acting for the appellant in this appeal.
Facts
The appellant's advocate firm, Shako & Company Advocates, filed an application seeking leave to cease acting for the appellant in the appeal due to a breakdown of communication and inability to continue prosecuting the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the advocate firm should be granted leave to cease acting for the appellant in the appeal.
- Whether the requirements of Rule 23 (2) of the Court's Rules were met.
Reasoning
The court found that the application was supported by evidence of service on the appellant and that the requirements of Rule 23 (2) were met.
Outcome
Leave granted
Orders
- The firm of Shako & Company Advocates is granted leave to cease acting for the appellant in this appeal.
- There shall be no order as regards the costs of the application.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Mutunga & Company Advocates vs Muithya & 2 others [2023] KEHC 22159 (KLR)
- Gitau vs Waititu (Civil Appeal (Application) 8 of 2017) [2025] KECA 80 (KLR)
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