Fredrick Njoroge & another v Ann Mugure Chege [2021] KEHC 8730 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8730
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8730 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of Hon K. Bidali, CM delivered on 26th March, 2019CoramR. MWONGO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The appeal was filed on 15th July, 2019, but no steps have been taken to prosecute it. The applicant claims prejudice due to the delay.
Issues
- Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution
- Whether the court has the authority to dismiss the appeal without fault
Reasoning
The appeal was not admitted or rejected, and the court has no leeway to serve the memorandum of appeal or list the appeal for directions. The court dismisses the appeal due to the lack of fault on the appellant's part.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Deputy Registrar to place the file and lower court file before the Judge for purposes of admission
- The Deputy Registrar to notify the parties of the court's consequent directions within 7 days of the Judge's decision
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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