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Rita Walia v Anil Walia & 7 others [2013] KEHC 1295 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 1295 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether Rita Walia was a party to the proceedings
  2. Whether the applicant was condemned unheard
  3. 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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