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Apamo v Koskei (Environment & Land Case E140 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 114 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEMC 114 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
114
Citation
[2025] KEMC 114 (KLR)
Decided
15 May 2025
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TypeCivilPostureApplication to set aside ex-parte order and reinstate suitCoramChesoni
Holding

The court reinstates the suit for hearing on merit.

Facts

The plaintiff, Millicent Savai Apamo, seeks to reinstate her suit against Josephine Chepkurui Koskei, which was dismissed on 12th November, 2024, due to non-attendance. The plaintiff claims her counsel could not hear the matter being called out and was informed to liaise with the court clerk.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff has satisfied the court to reinstate the suit
  2. Whether the dismissal of the suit for non-attendance was inexcusable and prolonged

Reasoning

The court considers the plaintiff's explanation for non-attendance and finds it reasonable, thus allowing the suit to be reinstated.

Outcome

Reinstatement of the suit for hearing on merit

Orders

  • Reinstatement of the suit for hearing on merit

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Article 159 of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
  • Ivita vs Kyumbu (1984)
  • CMC Holdings Limited vs Nzioki (2004)
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