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Trust Bank Limited v First American Bank Ltd & 2 others [2005] KEHC 2428 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 2428 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2428
Citation
[2005] KEHC 2428 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding

The application for dismissal of the Plaintiff's suit is refused.

Facts

Pleadings closed in 2001. Plaintiff filed an appeal against an order refusing to stay other suits. Plaintiff did not set the suit down for hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiff's suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution.
  2. Whether the Plaintiff's delay was due to the Plaintiff's lack of interest or the pending appeal.

Reasoning

The court refused the application for dismissal, stating that the Plaintiff's delay was due to the pending appeal and that the court will determine the issues upon a proper hearing.

Outcome

The application for dismissal of the Plaintiff's suit is refused.

Orders

  • The suit is scheduled to be heard on 25th July, 2005.
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