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Muthoni Mugo v James Osiebe & another [2017] KEHC 9589 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 9589 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9589
Citation
[2017] KEHC 9589 (KLR)
Decided
8 November 2017
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for extension of time and leave to amendCoramB. THURANIRA JADEN
Holding

The application is allowed and the Plaintiff/Applicant is granted leave to proceed with the suit despite the initial suit being filed out of time, leave to amend the plaint, and costs are provided for.

Facts

The Plaintiff/Applicant filed the initial suit CMCC No.3013 of 2007 out of time. The Plaintiff/Applicant filed an application on 12th June, 2017 seeking various orders including extension of time, leave to proceed with the suit despite the initial suit being filed out of time, leave to amend the plaint, and costs.

Issues

  1. Extension of time for filing the suit
  2. Leave to proceed with the suit despite the initial suit being filed out of time
  3. Leave to amend the plaint
  4. Costs

Reasoning

The delay in filing the suit was two days and was not inordinate. The delay was explained by the Plaintiff/Applicant's travel and work in Kisumu. The application was unopposed.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Leave to proceed with the suit despite the initial suit being filed out of time
  • Leave to amend the plaint
  • Costs provided for
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