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Anthony Kabiru Kabuku v Mwende Wamugunda & 3 others [2021] KEELC 2095 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2095 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2095
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2095 (KLR)
Decided
23 July 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment in a civil caseCoramE.C. CHERONO
Holding

The appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution, but the court orders that the appeal be set down for hearing at the earliest time.

Facts

The appellant filed an appeal against a judgment in a previous case, but has not taken any further steps to prosecute the appeal for over a year.

Issues

  1. Whether the delay in prosecuting the appeal constitutes an abuse of process
  2. Whether justice can still be done despite the delay

Reasoning

The court finds that the appellant has made some effort to apply for the proceedings and judgement, but the delay is prolonged and inexcusable.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution

Orders

  • Original trial court’s record and typed proceedings to be forwarded to the court
  • Appellant to prepare, file and serve the record of appeal within 14 days
  • Parties to appear before the Deputy Registrar to confirm compliance and take a date for directions on the hearing of appeal
  • Costs of the application to abide the outcome of the appeal

Remedies

  • Set down for hearing at the earliest time
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