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KIHUYU NDIRANGU vs REUBEN KINYANJUI [2003] KEHC 526 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 526 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the appeal should be reinstated due to lack of prosecution
  2. 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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