Festus Wanjohi Rukomia v Vincent Gichomo Kamau [2016] KEELC 494 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 494
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 494 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a dismissal for want of prosecutionCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit on 25 March 2014 and the last substantive action was the defendant's defence and counterclaim on 29 May 2014. The plaintiff delayed prosecution due to a related case (ELCC No. 443 of 2003).
Issues
- Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution
- Whether the delay was due to a related case
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff did not take any steps to prosecute the suit for a period of one year, as required by the Civil Procedure Rules.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit
Orders
- The defendant's application to dismiss the suit was granted
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