Samwel Kiplangat Mwei v Richard Chebotibik & 2 others [2015] KEELRC 329 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 329
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 329 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2015
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication to reinstate suit dismissed for want of prosecution; notice to dismiss issued but not served; interlocutory judgment in favor of plaintiff; application for reinstatement allowedCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The application for reinstatement of the suit is allowed on the basis that the notice to dismiss was not served and the plaintiff is keen to prosecute his case. The interlocutory judgment is set aside as the suit is not a liquidated claim and not a suit for pecuniary damages.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit on October 9, 2007, claiming that the defendants trespassed into his land and destroyed the common boundary. The defendants did not enter appearance and were served with summons.
Issues
- Whether interlocutory judgment can apply in a land case
- Whether the plaintiff can add a new party and remove the 1st defendant from the suit
Reasoning
The court dismissed the suit for want of prosecution and the application for reinstatement was allowed due to the plaintiff's inability to serve the notice of dismissal and his desire to continue with the case.
Outcome
Application for reinstatement allowed
Orders
- Interlocutory judgment set aside
- Application for reinstatement allowed
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