KIHUYU NDIRANGU vs REUBEN KINYANJUI [2003] KEHC 526 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 526
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 526 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2003
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for reinstatement of appeal dismissed for want of prosecution, then application for reinstatement of the appealCoramD.K.S. AGANYANYA
Holding
The court reinstates the appeal and orders that costs be paid to the respondent
Facts
The appeal was initially dismissed for want of prosecution on February 26, 2002. The applicant's son, James Kihuyu Ndirangu, sought various orders including reinstatement of the appeal, a prohibitory order, and letters of administration.
Issues
- Whether the appeal should be reinstated due to lack of prosecution
- Whether the Registrar's failure to list the appeal for hearing within one year of filing was a serious lapse
Reasoning
The court allows the application to reinstate the appeal, noting the Registrar's failure to list the appeal for hearing within one year of filing and the lack of prosecution by the parties.
Outcome
The appeal is reinstated
Orders
- Reinstatement of the appeal
- Throw away costs of the appeal and those of the application either agreed or taxed shall be paid to the respondent
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the appeal
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