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Marinette Siffert v Abdalla Ali [2012] KEHC 1817 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1817 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1817
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1817 (KLR)
Decided
11 October 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication to set aside dismissal of suitCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding

The application is allowed, and the Plaintiff is given an opportunity to have her day in court.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Marinette Siffert, failed to appear in court on March 14, 2012, and the Defendant, Abdalla Ali, moved to dismiss the case for non-attendance. The Plaintiff's counsel, Mr. Angima, was not in court due to lack of a valid Practicing Certificate.

Issues

  1. Setting aside the dismissal of the Plaintiff's suit
  2. Allowing the Plaintiff an opportunity to present her case

Reasoning

The Court records show the Plaintiff's willingness to proceed with the hearing, and the Defendant was not ready on several previous dates.

Outcome

The application is allowed.

Orders

  • Allowing the Plaintiff an opportunity to present her case
  • Defendant will have costs of the application and for the attendance of March 14, 2012

Remedies

  • Allowing the Plaintiff to present her case
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