Muia & 2 others v Nzyoka & another (Environment & Land Case 108 of 2018) [2022] KEELC 3717 (KLR) (27 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3717
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3717 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureApplication to set aside dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramTW MURIGI, ZR Chesoni
The application is allowed, and the order dismissing the suit for want of prosecution is set aside.
Facts
The suit was filed on September 12, 2003, seeking reliefs against the Defendants. The suit was dismissed on March 17, 2022, without the knowledge of the Plaintiffs or their Advocates. The application was made on April 7, 2022.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution should be set aside.
- Whether the application to reinstate the suit should be granted.
Reasoning
The court finds that the delay in prosecuting the suit was due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused the scaling down of Court operations. The court considers the explanation plausible and finds that justice can still be done despite the delay.
Outcome
The order dismissing the suit for want of prosecution is set aside.
Orders
- The suit is reinstated for hearing and determination.
Remedies
- Costs shall be in the cause.
Authorities cited
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