Joseph Kamau Gatheru & another v Benjamin Mbugua Kamau [2015] KEHC 1032 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1032
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1032 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2015
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication to reinstate dismissed applicationCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The court allows the application and sets aside the order of dismissal, reinstating the suit for hearing.
Facts
The Applicant sought to be recognized as a dependant, but failed to attend the hearing on 19th November 2014. The Respondent argued that the Applicant was not a relative or heir to the deceased's estate and should not delay the cause.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the Applicant's application was justified
- Whether the Applicant should be allowed another opportunity to prosecute its case
Reasoning
The court exercises its discretion to avoid injustice or hardship and to act in the interest of justice, considering the Applicant's good attendance record and the Respondent's lack of prejudice.
Outcome
The suit is reinstated for hearing.
Orders
- The suit is reinstated for hearing
Remedies
- The Defendant shall have the costs of this application and any thrown-away costs that it may have been incurred as a result of the order of 19th November, 2014.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Shah vs Mbogo & Another [1967] E.A. 116
- Johnson Ndungu Njoroge vs George Waweru Muchai
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