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SDV Transami Limited v Gibson Muriuki Njeru [2018] KEHC 6696 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 6696 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6696
Citation
[2018] KEHC 6696 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the trial court in CMCC No.141 of 2010CoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding

The appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution.

Facts

The appellant filed an appeal against the trial court's judgment, but did not file a record of appeal or request for typed proceedings. The respondent sought dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution.

Issues

  1. Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution
  2. Whether the court should order the Registrar to list the appeal for dismissal

Reasoning

The court found the appellant had not been interested in pursuing the appeal and had not filed the necessary record of appeal. The court deemed it just to dismiss the appeal due to the lack of prosecution.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Protein and Fruits Processors Ltd vs Patrick Kirai Mwaura
  • Kirinyaga General Machinery vs Hezekiel Mureithi Ireri
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