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Ali Mohamed Msuo v Kenya Revenue Authority [2012] KEHC 2503 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2503 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2503
Citation
[2012] KEHC 2503 (KLR)
Decided
28 August 2012
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for stay of proceedingsCoramM.K. Ibrahim, J.W. Mwera
Holding

The application for stay of proceedings is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Facts

The applicant filed a Notice of Motion seeking an order of stay of proceedings in CMCC No. 2371 of 2005 pending the hearing and determination of the applicant's Civil Appeal No. 147 of 2009.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has established sufficient cause to warrant an order of stay of proceedings.
  2. Whether the applicant's application to amend the plaint was made during the respondent's case.

Reasoning

The court found that the applicant had an opportunity to present his case before closing it and that the particulars of special damages sought to be added were within his knowledge. The court also noted that the applicant concealed the fact that he had closed his case and that the application to amend the plaint was brought during the respondent's case.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Interim order of stay is discharged.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Benjamin Kimani Romoka & 2 Others vs Eveready Batteries (K) Ltd [2006] eKLR
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