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SOLOMON KIRAGU THANDE v CO-OPERATIVE MERCHANT BANK LIMITED & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 1986 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 1986 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1986
Citation
[2007] KEHC 1986 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding

The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendants for want of prosecution.

Facts

The Plaintiff's suit was last heard on 15th December, 2004. The Plaintiff did not set the suit down for hearing and failed to pay court adjournment fees ordered on 15th December, 2004.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiff has failed to prosecute the suit for want of prosecution.
  2. Whether the Plaintiff has lost interest in the suit.

Reasoning

The Plaintiff did not file any papers to the application and has not taken any step since 15th December 2004 to set down the suit for hearing. The delay is prolonged and inexcusable.

Outcome

Dismissal of the Plaintiff's suit

Orders

  • The Plaintiff's suit be and is hereby dismissed with costs to the Defendants for want of prosecution.
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