BENSON LIMITED V SAVINGS AND LOAN (K) LTD [2005] KEHC 627 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 627
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 627 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2005
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a dismissal of a suitCoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The order dismissing the suit is set aside and the suit is reinstated for hearing.
Facts
The Plaintiff's counsel was informed by the office that the case was not listed for hearing on 29th April, 2005, but the Plaintiff's case was actually dismissed on 28th April, 2005.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the suit should be set aside due to the counsel's mistake.
- Whether the Plaintiff should be granted a chance to prosecute the suit.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff's counsel was informed incorrectly about the status of the case, leading to the dismissal. The Plaintiff's counsel's mistake is considered a genuine one.
Outcome
Reinstated
Orders
- The order dismissing the suit is set aside and the suit is reinstated for hearing.
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