Madzo Mwangolo Henry v James Munga Odondi & 4 others [2015] KEELC 676 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 676
- Citation
- [2015] KEELC 676 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the dismissal of the Plaintiff's ApplicationCoramO. A. Angote
Holding
The Judge sets aside the order of dismissal and directs that the Notice to show cause be set down for hearing by the Plaintiff within 30 days.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed an Application on 22nd September 2014 seeking for the exercise of jurisdiction in the matter. The matter was initially dismissed for want of prosecution on 28th March 2014.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution was appropriate
- Whether the Plaintiff's Application should be heard
Reasoning
The Judge found that the dismissal of the suit was inappropriate as the matter should have been set down for hearing on 28th March 2014.
Outcome
The suit shall stand dismissed with costs unless the Notice to show cause is set down for hearing within 30 days.
Orders
- Set aside the order of dismissal
- Direct the Notice to show cause to be set down for hearing by the Plaintiff within 30 days
Remedies
- Set aside the order of dismissal
- Direct the Notice to show cause to be set down for hearing by the Plaintiff within 30 days
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