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Festus Wanjohi Rukomia v Vincent Gichomo Kamau [2016] KEELC 494 (KLR)

[2016] KEELC 494 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
494
Citation
[2016] KEELC 494 (KLR)
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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

  1. Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution
  2. 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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