GEORGE T.N. KARIUKI vs EAST AFRICA BUILDING SOCIETY [2003] KEHC 909 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 909
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 909 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to set aside dismissal of suitCoramA.I. HAYANGA
Holding
The application is allowed but without prejudice to the previous order of Hon. Kuloba J. No order as to costs.
Facts
The Plaintiff was standing outside the corridor of the Court and did not hear his case called out. He asked the clerk about it and was told the case had been called out. The Respondent opposed the application, citing an order from Hon. Kuloba J. requiring the Plaintiff to file documents showing reasons for his failure to prosecute the matter.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's intention was to use treachery or tricks to delay the hearing
- Whether the Plaintiff had complied with the Court order to file documents
Reasoning
The Court is not fully convinced that the Plaintiff's intention was to delay the hearing, and the Plaintiff's failure to comply with the Court order is not relevant to the application.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- The suit reinstated for hearing
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- SHAH V. MBOGO 1967 EA 116
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