Rocklink Limited v Paul Mbugua Gitau & another [2021] KEELC 1550 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1550
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1550 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureApplication for extension of time to file reply to defence and defence to counterclaimCoramJU
The Court extended time to allow the Plaintiff to file a reply to defence and defence to the counterclaim.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a lease agreement with the Defendants for quarrying and excavation of building stones. The Plaintiff accused the Defendants of breach of contract and sought interim injunction and damages. The Defendants filed a counterclaim for rent arrears.
Issues
- Whether the Court should extend time to allow the Plaintiff to file a reply to defence and defence to the counterclaim
Reasoning
The Plaintiff's application is based on the grounds that the failure to file the reply to defence and defence to counterclaim was inadvertent and the Plaintiff has a robust defense against the counterclaim.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- The Plaintiff be granted leave to file a reply to defence and defence to counterclaim
Authorities cited
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