F W N M v S M M [2017] KEHC 5887 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5887
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5887 (KLR)
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TypeMotion to Stay Proceedings and De Novo HearingPostureApplicant seeks stay of proceedings and de novo hearing, respondent seeks dismissal of the applicationCoramW. MUSYOKA, M. MUIGAI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent
Facts
The applicant failed to attend court hearings, and the matter proceeded ex parte. The respondent filed an application for injunctive orders, which was subsequently withdrawn and replaced with another application.
Issues
- Fair treatment of the applicant in the absence of the respondent
- Ex parte proceedings
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant failed to provide a reasonable explanation for his non-attendance at the hearing, and that the court has discretion to dismiss a suit for non-attendance and want of prosecution.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
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