Stephen Kinyanjui Muoria & 3 others v New Roysambu Housing Company Ltd & 3 others [2014] KEELC 522 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 522
- Citation
- [2014] KEELC 522 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to dismiss suit for want of prosecution and vacate injunctionCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the plaintiffs, and the suit is directed to be fixed for hearing on a priority basis.
Facts
The suit was filed in 2007, and the defendants sought restraining orders against the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs failed to prosecute the matter, leading to the defendants' application.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiffs have prosecuted the suit
- Whether the injunction should be vacated
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiffs did not fail to prosecute the case, and the defendants' delay in filing their statement of defence was not justified. The court declined to dismiss the suit.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Suit dismissed with costs to plaintiffs
- Suit directed to be fixed for hearing on a priority basis
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Order 17 Rule 2(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Order 17 Rule 2(3) of the Civil Procedure Rules
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