REPUBLIC vs COMMISSIONER OF LANDS ANNE GATHONI GITHUI Ex Parte KANZE KAINGU [2003] KEHC 818 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 818
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 818 (KLR)
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial ReviewCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The court dismisses the ex-parte applicant's Notice of Motion for want of prosecution with costs to the Interested Party.
Facts
The ex-parte applicant sought writs of prohibition and certiorari against the Commissioner of Lands regarding plots in Kilifi/Mtwapa. The ex-parte applicant was granted leave to file a judicial review application on February 11, 1999, which halted all dealings with the properties until the case was heard.
Issues
- Whether the ex-parte applicant has taken steps to prosecute her case
- Whether the Interested Party has taken steps to prosecute its application
Reasoning
The court found the delay caused the Interested Party denial of expedient justice and dismissed the action for want of prosecution.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Notice of Motion dated 2nd March 1999 dismissed for want of prosecution
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- EATON =VS= STORER [1882]
- NILANI =VS= PATEL [1969]
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