Bernard Wamenju Kabuga v John Kihenyo Kangethe & 2 others [2006] KEHC 3055 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3055
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 3055 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 2006
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a final order dismissing an application to be joined as a co-plaintiffCoramP. Kihara Kariuki
Holding
The Chamber Summons Application is dismissed with costs to the Defendants
Facts
The Applicant, Jonathan Mbugua Mwiruti, sought to be joined as a co-plaintiff in the suit, claiming he had been in occupation of the suit premises uninterruptedly for over twelve years and had acquired a vested interest therein.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant's application to be joined as a co-plaintiff was timely
- Whether the Applicant's delay in bringing the application was justifiable
Reasoning
The application was made far too late and long after the trial had commenced, and the Applicant offered no explanation for the considerable delay in bringing the application.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- The Chamber Summons Application dated the 31st March 2005 and filed on the 1st April 2005 is dismissed with costs to the Defendants
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