CHERUIYOT CHELULE ARAP AND ANOTHER v REGIONAL CENTRE FOR SERVICES IN SURVEYING, MAPPING AND REMOTE SENSING [2007] KEHC 2699 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2699
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2699 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2007
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for leave to amend pleadingsCoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The application for leave to amend pleadings is allowed
Facts
The plaintiffs sought leave to amend their plaint dated 14.4.2004, claiming that the proposed amendments are necessary for determining the real question in controversy and fully pleading particulars of special damages. They stated that they had not completed calculating their full dues and wished to correct errors and omissions in the plaint.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiffs can amend their pleadings
- Whether the defendant will suffer prejudice if the amendments are allowed
Reasoning
The court has a wide discretion to grant leave to amend pleadings at any stage of the proceedings, and the defendant's response did not address the factors to be considered.
Outcome
The application for leave to amend pleadings is allowed
Orders
- The plaintiffs are allowed to amend their pleadings
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