Japhtet M' Ikiara M'mbichu v Stephen Kiambi M'amakia & 5 others [2014] KEHC 241 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 241
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 241 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 October 2014
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an order dismissing the suit for want of prosecutionCoramP. M. NJOROGE
Holding
The court finds that cause has been shown as to why the suit should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution and directs the parties to comply with Order 11 CPR within 60 days and obtain a date for directions from the registry in the next term.
Facts
The plaintiff claimed that some documents were missing from the court file, but he had receipts acknowledging payment of filing fees. The defendants did not oppose the dismissal of the suit.
Issues
- Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution
- What orders should be made to ensure compliance with court procedures
Reasoning
The plaintiff provided receipts for filing fees, indicating he had paid, and stated his client's desire to prosecute the case expeditiously. The defendants did not oppose the dismissal.
Outcome
The suit was not dismissed, but the parties were directed to comply with court procedures.
Orders
- Parties to comply with Order 11 CPR within 60 days
- Parties to obtain a date for directions from the registry in the next term
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