GEORGE PHILIP M. WEKULO v LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA & another [2005] KEHC 101 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 101
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 101 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for leave to apply for certiorari to quash a decision of the Law Society of Kenya Disciplinary CommitteeCoramG. B. M. KARIUKI
Holding
Granting leave to apply for an order of certiorari.
Facts
The applicant, George Philip M. Wekulo, was struck off the role of advocates by the Law Society of Kenya Disciplinary Committee without being given an opportunity to be heard.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has made out a prima facie case for leave to be granted.
- Whether the decision to strike the applicant off the role of advocates was made in violation of the rules of natural justice.
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant was not given an opportunity to be heard before the decision was made, which violated the rules of natural justice.
Outcome
Leave granted.
Orders
- The applicant shall file the Notice of Motion within 21 days and serve it upon the Respondent and any interested party within 14 days of filing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Law Reform Act
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