Wekesa (As Legal Representative of the Estate of George E. Wekesa) & another v Taib; Wekesa (Objector) (Environment and Land Case 262 of 2018) [2025] KEELC 5015 (KLR) (4 July 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 5015
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 5015 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 July 2025
AI Summary
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous order dismissing a motionCoramJO OLOLA
Holding
The motion to set aside the dismissal is dismissed with costs
Facts
The case involves a motion to set aside a previous order dismissing the suit, with the applicant claiming they were unaware of the dismissal. The court noted that the motion was previously dismissed on May 14, 2024.
Issues
- Confusion regarding the date of the dismissal
- Burden of proof for setting aside a dismissal
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for non-appearance and failure to prosecute, and that the application for reinstatement was not made without undue delay.
Outcome
The motion to set aside the dismissal is dismissed
Orders
- Motion to set aside the dismissal is dismissed with costs
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