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Jones Alaka Kimatu v Joseph Kimatu [2017] KEELC 2279 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 2279 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2279
Citation
[2017] KEELC 2279 (KLR)
Decided
15 June 2017
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for leave to file supplementary list of documents and recall to lead further evidenceCoramC. YANO
Holding

Allow the Notice of Motion dated 31st October, 2016 in terms of prayers 1 and 2 thereof. Costs of the application shall abide the outcome of the main suit.

Facts

The plaintiff, Jones Alaka Kimatu, sought leave to file a supplementary list of documents and recall to lead further evidence due to documents inadvertently left out at the time of filing suit and during the trial.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff can file a supplementary list of documents and be recalled to lead further evidence
  2. Whether the defendant will suffer prejudice if the plaintiff is recalled

Reasoning

The plaintiff explained that the documents were inadvertently left out and the law allows the recall of a witness who has previously testified. The court does not find prejudice to the defendant.

Outcome

Allow the application

Orders

  • Grant leave to file a supplementary list of documents
  • Grant leave to be recalled to lead further evidence

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Evidence Act
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