Jecinta Nyaguthii Ndung'u v George Wambugu Mucheru [2017] KEELC 3484 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3484
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 3484 (KLR)
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TypeApplication for Setting Aside OrderPostureApplication for setting aside an order dismissing a suitCoramBC Harris, Mr., Mutungi, Onyancha
Holding
The order dismissing the plaintiff's suit for want of prosecution is set aside
Facts
The plaintiff, Jecinta Nyaguthii Ndung'u, sought to have an order dismissing her suit for want of prosecution set aside. She claimed that her former advocate had retired and her new advocates only found out about the dismissal after reviewing the court file.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to have the order dismissing her suit set aside
- Whether the defendant was properly served with the summons
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff's former advocate had retired and her new advocates only found out about the dismissal after reviewing the court file, which was not due to the plaintiff's fault.
Outcome
The order dismissing the plaintiff's suit for want of prosecution is set aside
Orders
- The order dismissing the plaintiff's suit for want of prosecution is set aside
Remedies
- The plaintiff is allowed to prosecute her suit
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