Daniel Mungai Karanja v Attorney-General & another [2014] KEHC 8328 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8328
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8328 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2014
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramH P G WAWERU
Holding
The application for dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution is dismissed. The Plaintiff is directed to take demonstrable steps towards hearing of the case within 30 days.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit for damages for malicious prosecution, defamation, and wrongful dismissal. The 2nd Defendant applied for dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution. The Plaintiff opposed the application.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has been diligent in prosecuting the case
- Whether fair trial is still possible without undue further delay
Reasoning
The court notes the Plaintiff's explanation for the delay and the lack of lists and bundles of documents from the Defendants. The court finds that dismissal would be unjust and refuses the application.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Plaintiff to take demonstrable steps towards hearing of the case within 30 days
- Plaintiff to pay the 2nd Defendant's costs of KShs 10,000/00 within 14 days
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