David Wanyonyi Wafula v Charles Nyongesa Wanyonyi [2017] KEELC 3755 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3755
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 3755 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2017
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous dismissal of the suit for non-attendanceCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding
The application is granted, and the previous dismissal of the suit for non-attendance is set aside. The suit is reinstated for hearing on merit.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit for non-attendance on February 10, 2015, which was dismissed. The plaintiff then applied to set aside the dismissal and to reinstate the suit for hearing.
Issues
- To set aside the previous dismissal of the suit for non-attendance
- To extend the time for the plaintiff to set the suit for hearing
- To reinstate the suit for hearing on merit
- To give directions for an early hearing date
Reasoning
The court finds that the plaintiff has shown good cause for the delay in filing the suit and that the dismissal was not justified.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The order of the court dismissing the suit for non-attendance is set aside.
- The suit is reinstated for hearing on merit.
- Directions are given for an early hearing date.
Remedies
- To set aside the previous dismissal of the suit for non-attendance
- To reinstate the suit for hearing on merit
- To give directions for an early hearing date
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