Reuben Kavithi Kyungu (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Daniel Kyungu Muasya) v Phillip Kivuva Nzioka [2019] KEELC 726 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 726
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 726 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2019
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TypeLand SuitPostureApplication to set aside proceedings and reinstate case for hearingCoramO.A. ANGOTE
Holding
The court allows the Application dated 2nd July, 2019 as prayed, setting aside the proceedings of 28th September, 2018 and reinstating the Plaintiff's case for hearing.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit seeking a declaration that the late Daniel Kyungu Muasya is the owner of land known as Machakos Town Block 1/127. The suit was dismissed for want of prosecution on 28th September, 2018. The Plaintiff claimed he was not personally served with the Notice to show cause why the suit should not be dismissed.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the suit was valid due to lack of prosecution
- Whether the Plaintiff was personally served with the Notice to show cause
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff was not personally served with the Notice to show cause why the suit should not be dismissed, leading to him being condemned unheard.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Set aside the proceedings of 28th September, 2018 and reinstate the Plaintiff's case for hearing on its merits
- Fix a hearing date in court on priority basis
- Costs of the Application be in cause
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the Plaintiff's case for hearing
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