Rudi Marquardt Electronic Co. Ltd v Vallery Jimoi Khazalwa & 4 others [2019] KEELC 2117 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2117
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 2117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2019
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a dismissal of a suitCoramS.M. KIBUN, S.M. KIBUN
Holding
The court dismissed the Plaintiff's application to set aside the order dismissing the suit and reinstate it for hearing and determination.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the 1st to 4th Defendants on February 28, 2014, and the 5th Defendant supported the Defendants' position in the application.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has presented reasonable explanation why no steps to prosecute the suit were taken for more than twelve (12) months.
- Whether the prayers sought should be allowed.
- Who pays the costs.
Reasoning
The court considered the grounds on the motion, grounds of opposition, affidavit evidence, and written submissions, and found that the Plaintiff did not provide a reasonable explanation for the delay in prosecuting the suit.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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