Rop & another v Mursi (Legal administrator of the Estate of Kipselim Mursi (Deceased) & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 3 of 2016) [2023] KEELC 16254 (KLR) (9 March 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 16254
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 16254 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 March 2023
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an order dismissing the Plaintiffs' suit for want of prosecutionCoramMC OUNDO
Holding
The Plaintiffs' application is not merited as the matter was dismissed due to the Plaintiffs' failure to prosecute the suit.
Facts
The Plaintiffs' counsel, Mr. Kitur, died on 7th October 2020. The Plaintiffs' application was filed after a lengthy delay, and the Defendants opposed the application.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiffs' application is merited
- Whether the dismissal of the suit was due to the deceased counsel's actions
Reasoning
The Plaintiffs' application stems from the allegation that the matter was dismissed because their deceased counsel, Mr. Kitur, held brief for them without their knowledge or instructions. However, the record shows that the Plaintiffs' counsel, Mr. Kitur, appeared for them up to when directions were taken for the hearing of the Originating Summons on the 31st August 2016.
Outcome
The Plaintiffs' application was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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