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TRANSAMI (K) LIMITED SOKHI INTERNATIONAL (K) LIMITED [2007] KEHC 3579 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 3579 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3579
Citation
[2007] KEHC 3579 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to set aside dismissal and reinstate suitCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding

The Plaintiff's application is allowed, the order of dismissal is set aside, and the suit is reinstated for hearing.

Facts

The Plaintiff's case was dismissed with costs on 9th May, 2006 for non-attendance at the hearing. The Plaintiff applied for an order to set aside the dismissal and reinstate the suit.

Issues

  1. Whether the Plaintiff should be given another opportunity to prosecute its case
  2. Whether the Defendant should bear the costs of the application and any thrown-away costs

Reasoning

The court considers the Plaintiff's keenness to proceed with the suit and the Defendant's opposition. The court exercises its discretion to avoid injustice and hardship.

Outcome

The Plaintiff's application is granted, the order of dismissal is set aside, and the suit is reinstated for hearing.

Orders

  • The Plaintiff's application is granted
  • The order of dismissal is set aside
  • The suit is reinstated for hearing

Remedies

  • The Defendant shall have the costs of the application and any thrown-away costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
  • SHAH –VS- MBOGO & ANOTHER [1967] E.A. 116
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