KEBIRIGO TEA FACTORY v KALENI NYANCHOKA AINYA [2009] KEHC 3317 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3317
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3317 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2009
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TypeCivil AppealPostureRespondent seeks dismissal of appeal for want of prosecution.CoramD. Musinga, Hayanga, L., Waweru
Holding
Dismissal of appeal for want of prosecution and abuse of court process.
Facts
Appeal filed on 17th July 2006, but memorandum of appeal not served on respondent's advocate. Appellant obtained a stay of execution pending appeal.
Issues
- Prosecution of appeal
- Abuse of court process
Reasoning
Appellant failed to file a certified copy of the decree as required by Order XL1 rule 1A, and there was no explanation for the delay. The delay caused prejudice to the respondent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Order of stay of execution vacated
- Decretal amount released to respondent's advocate
Remedies
- Judgment reinstated
- Decretal amount released
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- ALMAGALMATED SAW MILLS v. GLADYS IMBUKA
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