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Rudi Marquardt Electronic Co. Ltd v Vallery Jimoi Khazalwa & 4 others [2019] KEELC 2117 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 2117 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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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

  1. Whether the Plaintiff has presented reasonable explanation why no steps to prosecute the suit were taken for more than twelve (12) months.
  2. Whether the prayers sought should be allowed.
  3. 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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