Methodist Church of Kenya Registered under Trustees Bishop J Muku & 2 others v David Mwebia Muthamia & 2 others [2018] KEHC 2072 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2072
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2072 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks dismissal of appeal for failure to prosecute for a period of one year.CoramF. Gikonyo, Lucy N. Mbugua, Elc J
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The appellant initiated an appeal in 2013, but did not prosecute it for about 5 years. The lower court file was missing, and the appellant claimed misplacement.
Issues
- Whether to dismiss the appeal for failure to prosecute.
- Whether the delay in prosecuting the appeal was inexcusable.
Reasoning
The court found the delay to be inordinate and inexcusable, and the appellant had not sought furtherance of the appeal since 2013. The delay caused prejudice to the respondent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The temporary stay of execution issued in lower court be vacated.
- Costs to the respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Utalii Transport Company Limited & 3 others v Nic Bank Limited & another [2014]eKLR
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