William Njiraini Nguru v Mununga Tea Factory Ltd & 3 others [2020] KEHC 8324 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8324
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8324 (KLR)
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TypeElection Petition AppealPostureRespondents seek dismissal of petition for want of prosecution.CoramL. W. GITARI
Holding
The petition is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Facts
The petition was filed on 21/1/2015, and the respondents entered appearance on 26/1/2015. The court delivered a ruling on 16/3/15. The petitioner has not taken any steps to prosecute the main suit since then.
Issues
- Whether the petition should be dismissed for want of prosecution.
- Whether the respondents are entitled to costs.
Reasoning
The court found the delay in prosecuting the suit to be inordinate and inexcusable, and the petitioner failed to offer a valid explanation.
Outcome
Petition dismissed for want of prosecution.
Orders
- Petition dismissed.
- Respondents awarded costs of the application.
- Respondents awarded costs of the petition.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Order 17 Rule 2 Civil Procedure Rules
- Ivita v Kyumbu (1984) KLR
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