Florence Muthoni Njau ( Suing as Attorney for & on Behalf of John Mburu Karanja v Samuel Wanjohi Wahome & 3 others [2017] KEELC 950 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 950
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 950 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a dismissal of a suit, with the court reinstating the suit for hearing.CoramE.O.OBAGA
Holding
The court reinstates the suit for hearing, setting aside the February 3, 2016 dismissal order.
Facts
The suit was initially dismissed on February 3, 2016, but the plaintiff's advocates claim they were unaware of the dismissal and the subsequent hearing date. The plaintiff's advocates blame the third defendant's advocate for applying for dismissal, despite the plaintiff having invited them to fix a hearing date.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's advocates were served with the hearing notice on February 2-3, 2016.
- Whether the dismissal of the suit was valid due to lack of proper service of the hearing notice.
Reasoning
The court finds that the plaintiff's advocates were not served with the hearing notice on February 2-3, 2016, and that the dismissal was invalid due to improper service. The court allows the plaintiff's application to reinstate the suit.
Outcome
The suit is reinstated for hearing.
Orders
- The February 3, 2016 dismissal order is set aside.
- The suit is reinstated for hearing.
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the suit for hearing.
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