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Jacob Makunyi v Diego Nkambi [2018] KEELC 2480 (KLR)

[2018] KEELC 2480 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2480
Citation
[2018] KEELC 2480 (KLR)
Decided
18 July 2018
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TypeApplication to set aside dismissal and reinstate suitPostureApplication to set aside dismissal and reinstate suitCoramNdegwa
Holding

The application is allowed, the dismissal order is set aside, and the suit is reinstated for hearing.

Facts

The plaintiff's application was dismissed on January 17, 2018, without notice. The plaintiff claims he was not served with the notice to show cause.

Issues

  1. Dismissal without notice
  2. Prejudice to the plaintiff
  3. Opportunity to be heard

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff was not served with the notice to show cause and that the parties had substantially complied with the court order.

Outcome

Application allowed

Orders

  • Dismissal order set aside
  • Suit reinstated for hearing
  • Costs in the cause

Remedies

  • Reinstatement of the suit
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