CHIRA MIATU KINGATA V NYERI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL [2005] KEHC 236 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 236
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 236 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2005
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication to reinstate dismissed suitCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The application to reinstate the suit is dismissed with costs
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit for general damages against his former employer, the defendant, claiming injuries suffered in 1992 due to the defendant's negligence. The suit was dismissed in 2001 for want of prosecution.
Issues
- Whether the court can exercise its inherent powers to reinstate the suit
- Whether the plaintiff's delay in prosecuting the suit was unexplained and inexcusable
Reasoning
The court finds the plaintiff guilty of unexplained inordinate delay and dismisses the application, citing the long delay and potential prejudice to the defendant.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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