ENVOY WAFULA NAKITARE v MULONGO SILUNGI [2009] KEHC 976 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 976
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 976 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 November 2009
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for reinstatement of dismissed suitCoramF. N. MUCHEMI
Holding
The application is properly before the court despite the use of the wrong legal provision. The Plaintiff's failure to attend court was not deliberate.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Envoy Wafula Nakitare, was given a hearing date of 13th November 2007 but failed to attend due to confusion with the date. He filed an application for reinstatement on 18th December 2007.
Issues
- Whether the application for reinstatement is properly before the court despite the use of the wrong legal provision.
- Whether the Plaintiff's failure to attend court was deliberate.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff explained his mistake and showed keen interest in prosecuting the suit. The court found the application merited and set aside the orders made on 13th November 2007.
Outcome
The suit should be fixed for hearing as soon as hearing dates are available in the registry.
Orders
- Set aside the orders made on 13th November 2007
Remedies
- Fix the suit for hearing as soon as hearing dates are available in the registry
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Order IX B, rule 4
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