SYLVESTER GITHUA KARANJA v MAE PROPERTIES LIMITED [2000] KEHC 467 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 467
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 467 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramT Mbaluto, Judge
Holding
The application is allowed and the suit is dismissed with costs for want of prosecution.
Facts
The suit was filed more than 5 years ago. The plaintiff has not taken any steps to prosecute the suit and has failed to comply with an order requiring him to amend the plaint. The plaintiff has been sitting on an order which restrains the 1st defendant from registering a transfer in favor of the 2nd defendant.
Issues
- Delay in prosecution
- Failure to comply with consent order
Reasoning
The plaintiff's inaction and failure to comply with the consent order show a lack of interest in prosecuting the suit, leading to prejudice to the defendants.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit
Orders
- The suit is dismissed with costs for want of prosecution.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Order 16 rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Rules
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