Asha Nasieku Teeka & David Saruni Teeka (Suing as the legal representatives of the late Ibrahim Tajeu Teeka-Deceased) v Maren Ole Pilale (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application 3 of 2019) [2019] KEELC 1925 (KLR) (24 July 2019) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1925
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 1925 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2019
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication to reinstate a motion dismissed for non-attendanceCoramJUSTICE MUNYAO SILA
Holding
The application to reinstate the dismissed motion is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The applicant sought to transfer a case from Nakuru to Narok Magistrate's court, but the motion was dismissed for non-attendance. The applicant then filed an application to reinstate the motion more than two months after it was dismissed.
Issues
- Utility of reinstating a dismissed motion
- Reasonable delay in filing the application
Reasoning
The court found no utility in reinstating the motion since the matter had already been heard and was pending judgment. Additionally, the application was filed after unreasonable delay.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Orders
- Motion seeking transfer of case dismissed with costs
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