Mungania Tea Factory Co. Ltd (In trust for Kirwiro Tea Buying Centre) v Kiriamburi Njamiu [2020] KEELC 662 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 662
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 662 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2020
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TypeAppealPostureRespondent seeks dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution.CoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
The court declines the Respondent's application for dismissal of the appeal and directs the Appellant to list the appeal for directions within a limited period.
Facts
The Appellant failed to file a record of appeal and fix the appeal for directions as directed by the court on 21st March 2019 due to delay in receiving typed copies of the proceedings from the Magistrates' court.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant has made out a case for dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution.
- Whether the court should allow the Respondent's application for dismissal of the appeal.
Reasoning
The court considers the Appellant's explanation for the delay satisfactory, finding the delay not inexcusable. The court directs the Appellant to list the appeal for directions within a limited period.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Orders
- The Appellant shall list the appeal for directions within a limited period.
- In default of which, the appeal shall stand dismissed.
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