Humphrey Wainana Mbogo v Thika Municipal Council & 5 others [2015] KEELC 501 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 501
- Citation
- [2015] KEELC 501 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an order dismissing the suit for want of prosecutionCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Facts
The suit was filed in 2003 and last heard in 2007. The 4th and 5th Defendants applied to dismiss the suit for lack of prosecution.
Issues
- Whether there has been inordinate delay in prosecuting the suit
- Whether the delay is due to reasonable explanation
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff has not provided a reasonable explanation for the inordinate delay in prosecuting the suit.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit
Orders
- The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Agip (Kenya) Ltd vs Highlands Tyres Ltd
- James K. Horeria T/A Horeria & Company ve Corporate Insurance Co. Ltd
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