Sigma Feeds Limited v Metcourt Hostels Ltd & 7 others (Environment & Land Case 420 of 2008) [2025] KEELC 3416 (KLR) (30 April 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3416
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 3416 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeSubstitution of DefendantPostureApplication for substitution of deceased defendantCoramAA OMOLLO
The application for substitution is allowed and the suit against the 2nd Defendant is re-instated.
Facts
The 2nd Defendant, James Mwangi Gacheru, passed away on November 14, 2023, while the case was ongoing. The Plaintiffs sought to substitute him with his legal Administrators/Executors, Stephen Mungai Gacheru and Josephine Wanjiru Gacheru.
Issues
- Whether the application for substitution is timely
- Whether the application is competent and misconceived
Reasoning
The court extended the time for substitution due to the Plaintiffs' good reason and the fact that hearings had proceeded.
Outcome
The application for substitution is allowed.
Orders
- The 2nd Defendant, James Mwangi Gacheru, is substituted with his legal Administrators/Executors, Stephen Mungai Gacheru and Josephine Wanjiru Gacheru.
- The suit against the 2nd Defendant is re-instated.
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