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Rosalid Julia Ngugi Murungi (on Behalf of Deceased Estate of Jamlick Njagi v Washington Rwigi & another [2018] KEELC 1547 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 1547 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1547
Citation
[2018] KEELC 1547 (KLR)
Decided
3 October 2018
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for reinstatement of dismissed suitCoramJUDGE
Holding

Application dismissed

Facts

The suit was dismissed on 5th April, 2017 for want of prosecution. The plaintiff claims to have interest in the land and seeks reinstatement of the suit.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal of the suit was due to want of prosecution
  2. Whether the plaintiff was properly served with the Notice to Show Cause
  3. Whether the plaintiff has interest in the land

Reasoning

Application lacks merit due to inordinate delay in filing and lack of proper service. Plaintiff's claims regarding interest in the land and prejudice are not supported.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application dismissed
  • No order as to costs
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