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Davies Motors Corporation Limited v Marshalls East Africa Limited & another [2019] KEELC 360 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 360 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
360
Citation
[2019] KEELC 360 (KLR)
Decided
11 December 2019
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for setting aside and/or varying and/or reviewing orders made on 20th September 2017CoramL. KOMINGOI
Holding

The application is allowed, and the main suit is reinstated unconditionally and set down for further hearing on a priority basis.

Facts

The plaintiff/applicant sought to have the main suit reinstated unconditionally and set down for further hearing on a priority basis, arguing that the suit was dismissed for non-attendance of the plaintiff/applicant.

Issues

  1. Setting aside and/or varying and/or reviewing the orders made on 20th September 2017
  2. Reinstating the main suit unconditionally and setting it down for further hearing on a priority basis

Reasoning

The court exercised its discretion in favor of the plaintiff/applicant, finding the application merited and granting the prayer to set aside and review the orders.

Outcome

The application is allowed.

Orders

  • The main suit is reinstated unconditionally and set down for further hearing on a priority basis.
  • The costs of the application are to be provided for.

Remedies

  • Reinstatement of the main suit and further hearing on a priority basis.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act, Cap 21 of the Laws of Kenya
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (1)
  • Belinda Murai & Others vs Amoi Wainaina [1978] LLR
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