Republic v Attorney General (on behalf of the Uasin Gishu Land Disputes Tribunal) & 2 others; Kosgei (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review 14 of 2010) [2023] KEHC 3528 (KLR) (27 March 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3528
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 3528 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 March 2023
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for reinstatement of dismissed suitCoramRN NYAKUNDI
Holding
The suit should not be reinstated
Facts
The suit was dismissed for want of prosecution due to a missing file, which the applicant claims was only retrieved in May 2021. The applicant also contends that the notice to show cause was not served.
Issues
- Whether the Suit Should be Reinstated
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant did not provide sufficient reasons for the delay and that the notice to show cause was not served. The court concluded that the delay was prolonged and inexcusable.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
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- Fran Investments Limited v G4S Security Services Limited
- Ivita vs Kyumbu
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