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Imperial Bank Ltd (In Receivership) & another v Mahrus Abdalla Salim & another [2020] KEHC 2220 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 2220 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2220
Citation
[2020] KEHC 2220 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureNotice of Motion for Orders to Set Aside Dismissal and Reinstate SuitCoramHon. Justice Reuben Nyakundi
Holding

The Court dismissed the application as the applicants failed to demonstrate sufficient evidence of improper dismissal and the suit was dismissed due to non-attendance.

Facts

The applicants filed a notice of motion seeking to set aside the dismissal of their suit and reinstate the entire case. The suit was dismissed for non-attendance on October 30, 2018. The applicants claimed their advocate failed to appear and did not notify them.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicants can set aside the dismissal order and reinstate the suit
  2. Whether the respondents can oppose the application on grounds of improper dismissal and inordinate delay

Reasoning

The Court considered the legal position and principles laid down in previous cases, emphasizing the need for proper adherence to procedural rules and the importance of justice to both parties.

Outcome

The application was dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
  • Ivita v Kyumbu (1984) KLR 441
  • CMC Holdings Ltd v Nzioki (2004) 1 KLR 173
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