Civil [2005] KEHC 1485 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1485
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1485 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2005
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication to set aside or vary orders and to reinstate applicationCoramB.K. TANUI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs as it was without merit and there was no explanation for the long delay.
Facts
The applicant, Far East Car Bank Ltd, sought an order for transfer to Eldoret Chief Magistrate's Court, but the application was dismissed for want of prosecution. The applicant then filed a new application seeking to set aside the dismissal order and reinstate the original application.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the application dated 21st May 2004 was without merit
- Whether the applicant's application to set aside the dismissal order and reinstate the original application was timely
Reasoning
The court found the application without merit due to the lack of reasons for the applicant's counsel's absence on the date of the dismissal and the long delay before the new application was filed.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
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