Jimmy Wafula Simiyu v Fidelity Commercial Bank Limited [2014] KEHC 2171 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2171
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2171 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for dismissal for want of prosecution
Holding
The suit will be dismissed for want of prosecution, but the Plaintiff will be given an opportunity to set it down for hearing within 30 days.
Facts
The Plaintiff applied for a ruling on a charge on a matrimonial home, and the Defendant obtained an injunction. The Plaintiff has not made any application or taken any step in the case for over a year.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's application should be dismissed for want of prosecution
- Whether the Defendant's delay in taking action to set down the suit for hearing is inordinate and prejudicial
Reasoning
The court considered the delay and the Plaintiff's inaction, but found that the delay was not inordinate and did not cause substantial prejudice to the fair trial of the case. The court directed the Plaintiff to set down the suit for hearing within 30 days.
Outcome
Dismissal for want of prosecution
Orders
- Plaintiff to set down the suit for hearing within 30 days
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