Richard Ngetich & another v Francis Vozena Kidiga [2014] KEHC 74 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 74
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 74 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureRespondent seeks dismissal of appeal for want of prosecution.CoramH.A. Omondi
Holding
Appeal cannot be dismissed for want of prosecution as directions have not been taken.
Facts
Appeal filed by Richard Ngetich and Njoroge Iranya against Francis Vozena Kidiga. Appeal was allowed but not admitted for hearing or directions.
Issues
- Whether the appeal can be dismissed for want of prosecution.
- Whether the appellant has fulfilled the procedural requirements for filing an appeal.
Reasoning
The appellant has filed the appeal but failed to list it for admission within the stipulated time. The court declines to dismiss the appeal but directs the appellant to seek directions within 14 days and to take steps for a hearing date within 60 days.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution.
Orders
- Appellant must take steps to have the file placed before a Judge within 14 days for purposes of directions on whether the appeal should be admitted or rejected.
- Once directions above have been given, if positive results, then the appellant must within 60 days thereafter, take steps to have the appeal given a hearing date.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Jurgen Paul Flash v. Jane Akoth Flash; Nakuru HCCC No. 119 of 2012
- Joseph Kiiru Gachuiga & Another v. John Wagura Ikiki t/a Kenya Motor Garage Nyeri HCA No. 132 of 2010
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