Omollo & 2 others v Yusuf & 4 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E006 of 2020) [2025] KEELC 7723 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 7723
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 7723 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2025
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TypeApplication to set aside order of dismissal for want of prosecution and reinstatementPostureApplication to set aside order of dismissal for want of prosecution and reinstatementCoramFO NYAGAKA
Holding
The application is granted, and the suit is set aside and reinstated for hearing and determination.
Facts
The applicants filed an environmental and land originating summons on 25th July 2022, which was dismissed on 9th June 2024 for want of prosecution. The dismissal was based on the court's notice to show cause, which was not attended to by the applicants.
Issues
- Whether the applicants demonstrated sufficient cause for setting aside the orders impugned.
- Whether the respondents should bear the costs of the application.
Reasoning
The court dismissed the suit for want of prosecution due to the applicants' failure to take concrete steps in the matter and their non-attendance at the hearing of the notice to show cause.
Outcome
The application is granted, and the suit is set aside and reinstated for hearing and determination.
Orders
- The application is granted.
- The suit is set aside and reinstated for hearing and determination.
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the suit for hearing and determination.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Order 17 Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Order 51 Rules 1, 3, and 15 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
- Richard Ncharpi Leiyagu v. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and two others (2013) eKLR
- Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam vs. The Chairman Bunju Village Government and others (Civil Appeal No. 147 of 2006)
- Daphene Parry v Murray Alexander Carson (Civil Case No. 140 of 1961) [1963] EACA 76 (30 July 1963)
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