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Joseph Muiruri Ndegwa v Peter Ngige t/a Gilgil Mattresses [2017] KEELC 1665 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 1665 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1665
Citation
[2017] KEELC 1665 (KLR)
Decided
20 September 2017
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramMunyao Sila
Holding

The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution.

Facts

The plaintiff filed a suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant illegally entered the plaintiff's land and erected a perimeter wall. The defendant filed an application for injunction, which was granted with interim orders. The plaintiff did not prosecute the case and filed an application for dismissal for want of prosecution.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff has prosecuted the suit within the prescribed time frame.
  2. Whether the defendant has shown cause for the plaintiff's failure to prosecute the suit.

Reasoning

The plaintiff did not prosecute the suit within the prescribed time frame and did not show cause for his failure to do so.

Outcome

Dismissal of the suit with costs to the defendant.

Orders

  • Interim orders vacated.
  • Costs of the suit and application to be awarded to the defendant.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
  • Order 17 Rule 2
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