Robinson Karuri & 11 others v Kenya Railway Corporation [2005] KEHC 1781 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1781
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1781 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2005
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication to extend time to file suitCoramP. J. Ransley
Holding
The court dismisses the application with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The applicants failed to file a suit against the defendant within the prescribed time frame due to a previous suit being struck out for non-compliance with section 87(a) of the Kenya Railway Corporation Act. The applicants attempted to file a new suit but were unsuccessful due to the time limit set by section 87(b) of the same act.
Issues
- Whether the court has the power to extend the time for filing a suit under O.49 Rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Whether the application falls under the provisions of the Limitation Act.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the application was not brought under the provisions of the Limitation Act and that the court's power to extend time under O.49 Rule 5 only applies to acts done under the Rules. The court also noted that the application was made after the prescribed time limit had expired.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Kenya Railway Corporation Act (Cap 397)
- Limitation Act
Cases cited (1)
- Nzoia Sugar Company Ltd v Kenya Ports Authority (1990) KLR 319
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