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David Kiogora Kirimania v Miringu Muchai Ikabu & another [2017] KEELC 200 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 200 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
200
Citation
[2017] KEELC 200 (KLR)
Decided
17 October 2017
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an order of the Environment and Land Court at MeruCoramHon. L.N. MBUGUA
Holding

The court allows the replying affidavit to be part of the record due to the non-inordinate delay in filing.

Facts

The plaintiff, David Kiogora Kirimania, filed a case against the defendants, Miringu Muchai Ikabu and Peter Maina, regarding a response to a court order. The defendants failed to file their response within the given time frame.

Issues

  1. Defendants' failure to file response within the stipulated time
  2. Court's jurisdiction to retain inherent powers to make necessary orders

Reasoning

The court found that the defendants were late with just one day and retained the inherent jurisdiction to make necessary orders.

Outcome

The replying affidavit is allowed to be part of the record.

Orders

  • Allowing the replying affidavit to be part of the record

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Interactive Ganning and Lotteries Limited VS Flint East Africa and 2 Others NBI HCC 115 OF 2011
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