Margaret Wangui Kangethe v Paul Kangethe Maina & another [2018] KEELC 4731 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4731
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 4731 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2018
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to set aside dismissal of application for joinder of interested partyCoramJ.G. KEMEI
Holding
The application is merited and the Interested Party will pay the costs of the suit to the Plaintiff.
Facts
The Plaintiff and Interested Party (Equity Bank Kenya Limited) sought to join as an interested party in the main suit. The application was dismissed for non-attendance on the material date.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the application was due to an inexcusable mistake or deliberate delay
- Whether the Plaintiff would suffer serious prejudice if the application is allowed
Reasoning
The court found that the non-attendance was an inexcusable mistake and not deliberate. The court held that the prejudice to the Plaintiff can be adequately compensated for by costs.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Set aside the order dismissing the application and reinstate the same
Remedies
- The Interested Party to pay the costs of the suit to the Plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 159(2) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Sections 1A, 1B and 3A of the Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Shah v. Mbogo [1967] EA 116
- Philip Chemwolo & Another vs. Augustine Kubede (1982-1988) KAR 1036 Apaloo, J A.
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