Silas Wanyonyi Mukhebi v John Kitui Wanyonyi [2022] KEELC 1989 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1989
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 1989 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 January 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeLand CasePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramDR. IUR FRED NYAGAKA
The court grants the adjournment but denies the defense costs of the day due to the plaintiff's unpreparedness.
Facts
The plaintiff, Silas Wanyonyi Mukhebi, applied for an adjournment of the defence hearing due to unpreparedness, while the defendant, John Kitui Wanyonyi, was present and ready to proceed.
Issues
- Unpreparedness of the defense counsel
- Granting of adjournment
Reasoning
The court criticizes the conduct of the defense counsel and emphasizes that adjournments are discretionary and require satisfactory reasons.
Outcome
Adjournment granted
Orders
- Defence hearing to be conducted on 8/3/2022 and it shall be a last adjournment for the defendant
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