Daniel Mogaka Paul Anyona v Samson Choi Kayaga [2021] KEELC 3272 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3272
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3272 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2021
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication to set aside dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The application to set aside the dismissal order is granted, and the suit is reinstated for hearing.
Facts
The suit was filed on 23 July 2013 and dismissed on 27 March 2017. The Plaintiff filed an application to set aside the dismissal on 26 May 2020, 3 years after the dismissal.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to setting aside the order dismissing the suit for want of prosecution
- Whether the suit should be reinstated for hearing
Reasoning
The court found that the delay in filing the application was inordinate and not excusable. The court also noted that the Plaintiff was not served with a notice to show cause before the suit was dismissed.
Outcome
The suit is reinstated for hearing.
Orders
- The suit is reinstated for hearing
Remedies
- The suit is reinstated for hearing
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (4)
- Fran Investments Limited v G4S Security Services Limited (2015) eKLR
- James Yanga Yeswa v Bob Morgan Services Limited (2019) eKLR
- Birket v James (1978) AC 297
- Ivita vs. Kyumbu (1984) KLR 441
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