Somoe v Langant [2003] KEHC 491 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 491
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 491 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeLimitation of ActionsPostureApplication for extension of time to file suitCoramLesiit
Holding
The application is granted with no order as to costs, and the applicant is required to file the substantive suit within 15 days from the date of the ruling and serve it within 15 days from the date of filing.
Facts
The applicant failed to file suit within the prescribed time due to the pending traffic case, which would determine the defendant in the current case.
Issues
- Extension of time to file suit
- Directions for filing the substantive suit
Reasoning
The court allows the application due to the pending traffic case, which was not known to the applicant and was a material fact.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- The applicant should file the substantive suit within 15 days from the date of the ruling and serve it within 15 days from the date of filing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitation of Actions Act
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