Sigei v Kiprono (Environment & Land Case 256 of 2016) [2024] KEELC 3557 (KLR) (11 April 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3557
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 3557 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 April 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureApplication for reinstatement of dismissed suitCoramJN. Mulwa, Harris, OMBWAYO, Warsame
The application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, William Kipgentsich Sigei, sought reinstatement of a suit that was previously dismissed for want of prosecution on 10th March 2020.
Issues
- Whether the application for reinstatement of the dismissed suit has merit
- The court's discretion in dealing with delays and subsequent applications for reinstatement
Reasoning
The court observed that it is the duty of the court, litigants, and advocates to ensure that matters are concluded expeditiously without inexcusable delay. The court found that the application lacks merit.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application for reinstatement of the dismissed suit is dismissed
Authorities cited
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