Odula v Osore (Environment & Land Case 30 of 2015) [2022] KEELC 15228 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 15228
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 15228 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeLand SuitPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramAY KOROSS, S.M, Kibunja
The court reinstated the plaintiff's suit on condition that the plaintiff pays the defendant's costs.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit against the defendant in 2015, but the defendant did not attend the hearing and the suit was dismissed for want of prosecution. The plaintiff then filed a new suit, which was heard by the court.
Issues
- Reinstatement of the plaintiff's suit
- Payment of costs by the plaintiff
Reasoning
The court considered a previous ruling by S.M. Kibunja J and decided to reinstate the plaintiff's suit due to the defendant's non-attendance.
Outcome
The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff and reinstated the suit.
Orders
- Set aside the order dismissing the suit for want of prosecution
- Reinstated the suit on condition that the plaintiff pays the defendant's costs
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the plaintiff's suit
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