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Philip Muoka & Company Advocates v SBM Bank (K) Limited (Miscellaneous Case E199 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 13658 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELC 13658 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
13658
Citation
[2024] KEELC 13658 (KLR)
Decided
25 November 2024
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TypeMiscellaneousPostureAppeal from dismissal for want of prosecutionCoramM.D. MWANGI
The dismissal order is set aside, and the bill of costs is reinstated for purposes of taxation.

Facts

The applicant, Philip Muoka & Company Advocates, had his bill of costs dismissed for want of prosecution on 11th November 2024. The dismissal was due to the applicant's misdiarization, which led to his absence from the court hearing.

Issues

  • Setting aside the dismissal order and reinstating the bill of costs
  • Taxation of the reinstated bill of costs

Reasoning

The court dismissed the application for want of prosecution, but the applicant demonstrated diligence and provided a reasonable explanation for the delay.

Outcome

The dismissal order is set aside, and the bill of costs is reinstated.

Orders

  • The dismissal order is set aside
  • The bill of costs is reinstated for purposes of taxation

Remedies

  • Taxation of the reinstated bill of costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Advocates Remuneration Order
Cases cited (2)
  • Ivita v Kyumbu (1984) KLR 441
  • Shah v Mbogo (1968) EA
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