Thomas Wahome Njuguna v Eric Obina & 2 others [2018] KEHC 5880 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5880
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 5880 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for dismissal for want of prosecutionCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The suit is hereby dismissed. The costs of both the application and the suit are awarded to the Defendants/Applicants.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit on 31st January, 2012 and an application for an ex parte injunction on 30th January, 2012. The application was dismissed and the suit was set down for hearing inter partes on 27th March, 2012. Since then, the Plaintiff has not taken any steps to prosecute the suit.
Issues
- whether there has been inordinate delay in prosecuting the suit
- whether the inordinate delay is excusable
- whether the defendant will suffer substantial prejudice as a result of the delay if the suit is to be allowed to trial
Reasoning
The court found that the delay was inordinate and not sufficiently explained, and that the Plaintiff has not shown interest in prosecuting the suit.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit
Orders
- The suit is dismissed
- The costs of both the application and the suit are awarded to the Defendants/Applicants
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (4)
- Mwangi S. Kimenyi v Attorney General & another [2014] eKLR
- Pyrethrum Board of Kenya v Samuel K. Kihiu & 3 others [2014] eKLR
- Moses Otsyula V Children of God Relief Institute [2015] eKLR
- Nilan v Pater (1969) EA Page 341
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