CHRISTOPHER MUSYOKA MUSAU v N.P.G. WARREN & 3 others [2012] KEHC 3490 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3490
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 3490 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2012
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Deputy Registrar's decision to allow an amendment to the Originating SummonsCoramP.M. MWILU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs, as the amendment was allowed justly and no injustice was caused to the defendants.
Facts
The plaintiff filed an Originating Summons against four defendants who traded as Daly & Figgis Advocates. The plaintiff then filed a Chamber Summons to amend the Originating Summons to include four other persons who practiced law in the same firm. The defendants appealed the amendment, arguing it denied them the defence of limitation and caused prejudice.
Issues
- Whether the amendment to the Originating Summons should have been allowed
- Whether the defendants were prejudiced by the amendment
Reasoning
The court allowed the amendment as it was just to do so and no injustice was caused. The defendants were not prejudiced as the amendment was made before the expiry of the limitation period.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- CENTRAL KENYA LTD –VS- TRUST BANK LTD (2000) 2 EA 365 (CAK)
- MITCHEL –VS- HARRIS ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD (1967) 2QB 203
- COPPER –VS- SMITH (1984) 26 Ch. D. 700
- ATIENO –VS- OMORO (1985) KLR 677
- KULOBA -VS- ODUOL (2001) KLR 647
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