Anastasia Gitiri Munyi & others v County Commissioner Kiambu County, Kimani Ichungwa & John Kiragu [2015] KEHC 1463 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1463
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1463 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2015
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for judicial review orders granted, but substantive motion not filed within timeCoramG V ODUNGA
Holding
The preliminary objection that the motion was filed out of time is upheld, and the proceedings are struck out with costs to the respondents.
Facts
Application for judicial review orders was granted on July 29, 2015, and the applicant was directed to file the substantive motion within 21 days. The motion was not filed until September 29, 2015.
Issues
- timeliness of filing the substantive motion
- privilege of private individuals in judicial review proceedings
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant failed to file the substantive motion within the time directed by the court, and thus the preliminary objection was well taken. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to court directions and the need for parties to seek extensions of time if necessary.
Outcome
Proceedings struck out with costs to the respondents
Orders
- Proceedings struck out with costs to the respondents
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- John Ongeri Mariaria & 2 Others vs. Paul Matundura Civil Application No. Nai. 301 of 2003 [2004] 2 EA 163
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