Adan Mohamend Ibrahim & another v Akilimio Safaris & another [2021] KEHC 2136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2136
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision to disqualify an advocate and expunge pleadingsCoramPATRICK J.O OTIENO
Holding
The advocate and his firm are disqualified from acting for the respondent in the civil case, and their pleadings are expunged from the record. The appeal is granted a stay pending the appeal.
Facts
The appellants instructed an advocate to defend them in a criminal case, but the advocate later represented the respondent in the same criminal case. The appellants fear the advocate used confidential information from the criminal case against them.
Issues
- Whether the advocate and his firm can act for the respondent in the civil case
- Whether the appeal should be stayed pending the resolution of the disqualification issue
Reasoning
The law prohibits an advocate from acting for an adversary in a matter where they previously acted for the appellant and received confidential information.
Outcome
Appeal granted, stay of appeal pending appeal granted
Orders
- Appellant to file and serve a record of appeal within 30 days
- Respondent to file and serve written submissions within 30 days
- Time is of essence for filing records and submissions
- Appeal deemed admitted for hearing by way of written submissions
- Mention on 24/02/2022 for compliance and further directions
Remedies
- Disqualification of the advocate and his firm from acting for the respondent
- Expungement of pleadings filed by the advocate and his firm
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Advocates (Practice Rules)
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