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Nyamatura v Nath & 3 others (Petition 26 of 2011) [2023] KEELC 15976 (KLR) (8 March 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEELC 15976 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
15976
Citation
[2023] KEELC 15976 (KLR)
Decided
8 March 2023
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TypePetition to reinstate dismissed suitPosturePetitioner seeks to reinstate dismissed suit for hearingCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding

Suit reinstated subject to payment of Kshs. 7,500/= as thrown away costs to counsel who were present on 14 July 2022 within 30 days from today

Facts

Petitioner sued respondents for rightful ownership of land parcel West Kitutu/Bogeka/1515, claiming to have purchased it from Mzee Nyandwaro. The suit was dismissed for non-attendance due to counsel's absence.

Issues

  1. Petitioner's right to property under article 40 of the constitution
  2. Counsel's absence and its impact on the case

Reasoning

The court reinstated the suit due to the petitioner's diligent prosecution and the absence of counsel, not well grounded.

Outcome

Suit reinstated

Orders

  • Suit reinstated subject to payment of Kshs. 7,500/= as thrown away costs to counsel who were present on 14 July 2022 within 30 days from today
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