Benjamin Mutune t/a Faith Agencies v James Mutiso Mwangao [2014] KEHC 585 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 585
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 585 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 December 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks to reinstate an appeal dismissed for want of prosecutionCoramHatari Waweru, Okwengu, Onyancha
Holding
The court found that the appellant was not accorded a fair hearing and denied access to justice, and ordered the reinstatement of the appeal.
Facts
The appellant/applicant Kenya Tyres Distributors limited sought to reinstate an appeal against the dismissal of their appeal by Hon. Justice D.A. Onyancha on 26th September 2012, claiming non-attendance due to a change of advocates.
Issues
- Right to fair hearing
- Right to access to justice
Reasoning
The court ruled that the appellant was not given a fair hearing and denied access to justice, as claimed by the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Reinstatement of the appeal
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the appeal
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