Wilson Munene Nyaga v Jarson Ali Gababa & Board of Trustees the African Christian Church [2019] KEHC 3526 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3526
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 3526 (KLR)
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TypecivilPostureappeal from dismissal of applicationCoramApaloo, Hon.
Holding
The appeal succeeds, and the ruling and orders are set aside. The appellant is ordered to pay Kshs. 10,000 in thrown away costs and the costs of the appeal. The suit is remitted for the assessment of the quantum of damages.
Facts
The appellant failed to attend court on a hearing date due to an inadvertent mistake in his advocate's office, leading to the dismissal of his case with costs.
Issues
- the trial magistrate's failure to consider the appellant's plea regarding the failure to attend court
- the trial magistrate's failure to find that the appellant's counsel's mistake was an inadvertent honest mistake
- the trial magistrate's failure to exercise judicial discretion in favor of the appellant
Reasoning
The court found that the trial magistrate erred in law by not considering the appellant's plea and by not appreciating the appellant's good case for exercise of judicial discretion. The court also found that there was no proportionality in the magistrate's decision.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- ruling and orders set aside
- payment of Kshs. 10,000 in thrown away costs
- costs of the appeal
- remission of the suit for the assessment of the quantum of damages
Remedies
- remission of the suit for the assessment of the quantum of damages
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Philip Chemuolo & Another v Augustine Kubede [1982 – 88] KAR 103
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