Edward Mwai & 2 others v Joel Maina [2014] KEHC 1269 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1269
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1269 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2014
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The application for dismissal of the suit is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiffs/Respondents.
Facts
The suit was filed on 21st April 2010 and an interlocutory injunction application was dismissed on 7th July 2011. The Plaintiffs have not taken any steps to prosecute the suit since.
Issues
- Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution
- Whether the Defendants have stalled the hearing by failing to comply with pre-trial directions
Reasoning
The court considers the power to dismiss a suit under Order 17, Rule 2 cannot be exercised without reference to Order 11, which requires compliance with pre-trial directions. The Defendants have not complied with the requirements of Order 7, Rule 5.
Outcome
Dismissal of the application with costs
Orders
- Application for dismissal of the suit is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiffs/Respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act, Cap. 21, Laws of Kenya
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