Janet Nyandiko v Kenya Commercial Bank & another [2014] KEHC 1048 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1048
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1048 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2014
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureApplicant seeks to set aside the court's order dismissing her application and reinstate the same for hearing.CoramE. OBAGA
The applicant's application is well-merited, and the court's order of 18/6/2014 dismissing the applicant's application dated 21/2/2013 is hereby set aside. The applicant's application of 21/2/2013 is reinstated with its interim orders.
Facts
The applicant brought an application dated 21/2/2013, which was dismissed for want of prosecution. The first respondent opposed the application, alleging that the applicant was served with a hearing notice.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was properly served with a hearing notice.
- Whether the court's order dismissing the applicant's application was valid.
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant was not properly served with a hearing notice and that the dismissal of the application was due to the lack of attendance in court, not the applicant's failure to prosecute.
Outcome
The applicant's application is allowed, and the court's order of 18/6/2014 is set aside.
Orders
- The applicant's application of 21/2/2013 is reinstated with its interim orders.
- The applicant is ordered to fix the said application for hearing on a date to be given at the registry within 7 days from the date hereof.
Remedies
- The applicant shall have costs of this application.
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