APUFIA WANGARI MURAGURI vs DAVID WANJOHI MURAGURI [2003] KEHC 710 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 710
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 710 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2003
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TypeSubstitution of PlaintiffPostureApplication for extension of time to file prayer to be substituted in place of the deceased plaintiffCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The application for extension of time to file prayer to be substituted in place of the deceased plaintiff is granted.
Facts
The plaintiff, Apufia Wangari Muraguri, died on 13th February 1992. The defendant, David Wanjohi Muraguri, died on 24/6/2001. The plaintiff's estate obtained letters of administration ad colligenda bona to prosecute the suit.
Issues
- Competence of the suit
- Delay in bringing the application
- Substitution of the plaintiff
Reasoning
The court found it fair and just to grant the application due to the delay in bringing the application and the inordinate delay in obtaining letters of administration.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- Leave is issued as prayed for.
- Costs in the cause.
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