Otieno & 2 others v Aoko (Sued as the Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Elizafan Aoko Gumbo) (Civil Appeal (Application) E153 of 2024) [2026] KECA 584 (KLR) (9 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 584
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 584 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 March 2026
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for reinstatement of impugned applicationCoramMS ASIKE-MAKHANDIA, Madan
Holding
The application is allowed as the applicants have met the threshold to have the impugned application reinstated due to the mistake of their counsel.
Facts
The applicants filed an application to set aside an order dismissing their application dated 18th June, 2024, for want of attendance. The application was dismissed on 19th February, 2025. The applicants claimed that their counsel's non-appearance was due to administrative lapses.
Issues
- Whether the application is merited
- Whether the applicants demonstrated sufficient cause for the reinstatement of the dismissed application
Reasoning
The court found that the delay in filing the application was not inordinate and that the applicants demonstrated sufficient cause for the reinstatement of the dismissed application due to the mistake of their counsel.
Outcome
The application is allowed
Orders
- The application is reinstated for inter-partes hearing on merit
Remedies
- The applicants are granted an opportunity to present their case on merit
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