PATRICK THEURI ACHIURI & another v WASHINGTON NDEGWA WANJOHI [2006] KEHC 2165 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2165
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2165 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2006
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramJ. M. KHAMONI
Holding
The defendant's application for abatement is dismissed, and the plaintiff's application for substitution is granted.
Facts
Patrick Theuri Wachiuri filed two chamber summonses, one seeking to abate the case and the other to substitute him in the place of the deceased plaintiff. Washington Ndegwa Wanjohi filed a chamber summons seeking to abate the case.
Issues
- Abatement of the case
- Substitution of the deceased plaintiff
Reasoning
The court found the plaintiff's determination to be commendable despite being a prisoner, and granted his application for substitution.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Defendant's application for abatement dismissed
- Plaintiff's application for substitution granted
Remedies
- Costs of each application be costs in the cause
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