[2012] KEHC 2778 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2778 (KLR)

The court dismissed the appeal because the appellants failed to appear on the scheduled hearing date. The absence of the appellants or their counsel, without explanation or application for adjournment, justified dismissal under the Civil Procedure Rules. The respondent was present and entitled to costs as a result...

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Citation
[2012] KEHC 2778 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Benjamin Deon Musau; Appellant: Martin Musi Kombo; Respondent: Juda Muema Musila
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Machakos
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Civil Appeal 99 of 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for non-appearance of appellants. Costs awarded to respondent.
Judges
GMA Dulu
Legal Topics
Dismissal for Non Appearance
Source Language
en
Civil Procedure Dismissal for Non Appearance

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Parties

Benjamin Deon Musau

Appellant

Martin Musi Kombo

Appellant

Juda Muema Musila

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal should be dismissed due to non-appearance of the appellants.

Ratio Decidendi

The court dismissed the appeal because the appellants failed to appear on the scheduled hearing date. The absence of the appellants or their counsel, without explanation or application for adjournment, justified dismissal under the Civil Procedure Rules. The respondent was present and entitled to costs as a result of the appellants' default.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed for non-appearance of appellants. Costs awarded to respondent.

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed for non-appearance of the appellants.
  • Costs of the appeal are awarded to the respondent.