Nicanor K. Sirma & 2 others v Joshua Kipkurgat Ruto & 5 others [2005] KEHC 2875 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2875
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2875 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 May 2005
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a dismissal for want of prosecutionCoramGeorge Dulu, Ag. Judge
Holding
The court orders dated 18th April 2005 dismissing the suit for want of prosecution are set aside. The suit is reinstated and will be heard on its merits.
Facts
The plaintiffs filed a suit on 8th April 2005, but the court dismissed it on 4th April 2005 due to lack of prosecution. The plaintiffs sought to have the dismissal set aside and the suit reinstated.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution was valid
- Whether the notice of dismissal was properly served on the plaintiffs' counsel
Reasoning
The notice of dismissal was premature and not properly served, as there is no record of how it was dispatched or served on the plaintiffs' counsel.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- The court's orders dated 18th April 2005 dismissing the suit for want of prosecution are set aside
- The suit is reinstated and will be heard on its merits
- Costs of the application will be in the cause
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the suit
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