MARGARET NJAMBI NJONGO V KENYA POWER & LIGHTING CO. LTD & ANOTHER [2012] KEHC 919 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 919
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 919 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal filed without leave of courtCoramE.N. Gicheru, E.A. Ouma
Holding
The court dismissed the objection to its jurisdiction to hear the appeal.
Facts
The appellant's cow and calf were electrocuted by a live wire, and she filed a suit for damages. The suit was dismissed for lack of prosecution, and the appellant filed an appeal.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the appeal
- Whether Section 159 of the Constitution covers the filing of the appeal without leave of court
Reasoning
The court confirmed that the appeal was filed under the former 1948 rules, and no leave was required to appeal. The objection to the court's jurisdiction was dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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