Danmillan Mutisya Musyoki v Paws Africa Safaris Limited [2020] KEHC 3114 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3114
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3114 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2020
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal on both facts and lawCoramC. W. GITHUA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the trial court's order dismissing the appellant's suit for want of prosecution is set aside, and the suit is reinstated.
Facts
The appellant filed a suit against the respondent for personal injuries sustained in 2007, seeking damages and costs. The respondent filed a defence and the suit was adjourned due to non-attendance. The respondent later applied to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that the appellant had not provided a satisfactory explanation for the delay in the suit.
- Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the appellant's suit.
- Whether the trial court erred in failing to consider the authorities cited by the appellant.
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court did not consider whether justice could still be done despite the delay and failed to balance the prejudice to both parties. The court concluded that the trial court's decision led to a miscarriage of justice.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The suit is reinstated
- Each party shall bear its own costs of the appeal
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