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Nils Staffan Wirell v Emily Chepkosgey [2019] KEELC 3752 (KLR)

[2019] KEELC 3752 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3752
Citation
[2019] KEELC 3752 (KLR)
Decided
25 April 2019
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TypeAmendment of PleadingsPostureApplication for amendment of plaintCoramA. OMBWAYO
Holding

The application for amendment is allowed

Facts

The plaintiff, Nils Staffan Wirell, is seeking to amend his plaint due to urgent financial needs and the potential sale of his mortgaged properties in Sweden.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for amendment is timely and just
  2. Whether the amendment introduces a new cause of action

Reasoning

The court finds the application timely and just, and allows the amendment without prejudice to the defendant.

Outcome

The plaintiff is ordered to file and serve the amended plaint within 7 days, and the defendant is ordered to amend her defence within 7 days of service.

Orders

  • Amendment of plaint by the plaintiff within 7 days
  • Amendment of defence by the defendant within 7 days of service

Remedies

  • Allowance of amendment

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Halsbury's Laws of England, 4th Edition (re-issue) Vol.36(1)
Cases cited (1)
  • Eastern Bakery vs Castelino (1958) EA 461
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