Wellington Senerwa Kalo v Ben Masawe & 13 others [2014] KEHC 2727 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2727
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2727 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2014
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramS.N. MUTUKU
Holding
The orders made on 4th July 2012 are hereby reviewed and vacated. Miscellaneous Criminal Applications No. 6 and 7 of 2011 are dismissed. Criminal Case No. 24 of 2012 will continue being handled by the magistrate at Hola until finalized.
Facts
The applicant filed three matters at Garissa High Court seeking damages for defamation and to transfer a criminal case. The applicant then applied to review the previous orders.
Issues
- Whether to transfer Criminal Case No. 24 of 2012 from Hola to another court
- Whether to dismiss Miscellaneous Criminal Applications No. 6 and 7 of 2011
Reasoning
The papers were mixed up, and the applicant did not provide convincing grounds for the transfer. The applications were found to be frivolous and vexatious.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Miscellaneous Criminal Applications No. 6 and 7 of 2011 are dismissed
- Criminal Case No. 24 of 2012 will continue being handled by the magistrate at Hola until finalized
Remedies
- Each party will take care of its own costs in this application
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