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PATRICK KARIMI WAIRAGU T/A THIGI GENERAL STORES v BARCLAYS BANK OF KENYA [2009] KEHC 3554 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 3554 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3554
Citation
[2009] KEHC 3554 (KLR)
Decided
6 March 2009
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to set aside an order dismissing an application for an injunctionCoramP.M. MWILU, J.W. LESIIT
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs

Facts

The plaintiff filed a suit on June 20, 2006, seeking an injunction to restrain the defendant from exercising its power of sale. The suit was dismissed on February 12, 2008, for non-attendance at court. The plaintiff sought to reinstate the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff's application to set aside the dismissal of the suit for non-attendance is valid
  2. Whether the plaintiff's absence from court was excusable

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff's absence from court was not excusable and that the plaintiff did not show a defense to the claim or that he would suffer prejudice if the application was dismissed.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

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