James Macharia Mwangi v Sabina Muthoni Mwangi [2017] KEELC 2638 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2638
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 2638 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2017
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a previous dismissalCoramS. Okongo
Holding
The Plaintiff's application for reinstatement of the suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff, James Macharia Mwangi, had a suit dismissed by Mutungi J. on 7th November 2006 after it had remained dormant for over 15 years. The Plaintiff came to court 9 years after the dismissal seeking the reinstatement of the suit.
Issues
- Reinstatement of the suit
- Reason for delay in prosecution
Reasoning
The Plaintiff did not provide a sufficient reason for the delay in prosecuting the suit, and the court found no good reason to reinstate the suit after it had remained dormant for over 15 years.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Plaintiff's application for reinstatement of the suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.
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