Jared Nyakambi Sagero v Simba Trucks Transporters Limited [2017] KEHC 3156 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3156
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3156 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to set aside orders dismissing suit for want of prosecutionCoramD. K. KEMEI
Holding
The Plaintiff's application lacks merit and is dismissed with costs to the Defendant.
Facts
The Plaintiff/Applicant filed a suit on 14/10/2008 and it was dismissed for want of prosecution on 17/07/2015. The Plaintiff/Applicant sought to reinstate the suit on 22/07/2016.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has convinced the court to set aside the orders dismissing the suit for want of prosecution.
- Whether the Defendant will suffer prejudice if the suit is reinstated.
Reasoning
The Plaintiff's conduct was one of indolence, and the court found that the delay in prosecution was caused by the Plaintiff's counsel's negligence. The court did not find the Plaintiff's application persuasive.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
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