Rita Walia v Anil Walia & 7 others [2013] KEHC 1295 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1295
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1295 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2013
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for review of a previous orderCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The application is dismissed with the applicant bearing the costs due to unexplained inordinate delay.
Facts
The applicant Rita Walia sought to review a previous order directing her to pay auctioneer's costs, arguing she was not a party to the proceedings and the costs should be borne by the deceased's estate.
Issues
- Whether Rita Walia was a party to the proceedings
- Whether the applicant was condemned unheard
- Whether the application was brought with undue delay
Reasoning
The court found no merit in the application, noting the applicant's tendency to delay the matter and the unexplained delay in bringing the application.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Nyamogo & Nyamogo Advocate v Kogo CA 322/00
- James Kingaru & 17 Others v Kangeri
- Kenfreight E.A. Ltd v Star East Africa Co. Ltd (2002) 2 KLR 783
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