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Dilpack Kenya Limited v Franto Chemicals [2020] KEHC 3216 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 3216 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3216
Citation
[2020] KEHC 3216 (KLR)
Decided
4 September 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for review of a previous ruling and extension of timeCoramLady Justice
Holding

The Court found that the Applicant did not meet the legal threshold for review and that the previous ruling was not erroneous.

Facts

The Applicant, Dilpack Kenya Limited, sought orders including review of a previous ruling, extension of time, and other procedural matters. The Respondent, Franto Chemicals, filed grounds of opposition.

Issues

  1. Whether the Applicant has met the legal threshold for review of the Court Ruling of 19th October 2017.
  2. Whether the Court ought to enlarge time for the Applicant to comply with directions on case management.

Reasoning

The Court ruled that the Applicant did not file witness statements or documents as directed, and its defence was irregular due to failing to regularize the out-of-time defence. The Court found no error on the face of the record.

Outcome

The application was dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
  • NYAMOGO & NYAMOGO –VS KOGO (2001) E.A 170
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