Dorothy Adhiambo Odhiambo & 5 others v Salen Yakub Ibrahim & others [2004] KEHC 1611 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1611
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1611 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 June 2004
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TypeAmendment ApplicationPostureApplication for leave to amend pleadingsCoramB.K. TANUI
Holding
The court declines to grant leave to amend the plaint due to the typographical error and the unreasonable delay.
Facts
The plaintiffs seek leave to amend their plaint to correct a typographical error in the description of the deceased, stating he was a minor in good health, when he was actually an adult. The plaintiffs delayed in bringing the application for over a year.
Issues
- Nature of the amendment sought
- Delay and explanation
Reasoning
The court found the amendment to be a typographical error and the delay in bringing the application was unreasonable.
Outcome
The plaintiffs' application for leave to amend the plaint is denied.
Orders
- The 3rd, 4th and 5th defendants will have the costs of this application.
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