Sphikas v Seyanoi (Environment & Land Case 420 of 2014) [2023] KEELC 19166 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 19166
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 19166 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the dismissal of a suitCoramO. A. Angote
The court reinstates the suit unconditionally for hearing
Facts
The plaintiff, Constantine George Sphikas, filed a suit against the defendant, Dorothy Seyanoi Moschion alias Florence Seyanoi, in the Environment and Land Court at Nairobi. The suit was dismissed on July 6, 2022, due to the plaintiff's failure to appear in court when the matter came up for hearing.
Issues
- Whether the court should allow the reinstatement of the suit
- Whether the dismissal of the suit was justified
Reasoning
The court allowed the reinstatement of the suit due to the plaintiff's lack of notice of the hearing and the court's discretion to avoid hardship resulting from an accident or mistake.
Outcome
The suit is reinstated unconditionally for hearing
Orders
- The suit is reinstated unconditionally for hearing
- Each party to bear his/her own costs
Authorities cited
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