Masitula Sebadduka v Emmanuel Kisembo and Others (Civil Suit No. 609 of 2022)
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Holding
The High Court Land Division dismissed the suit under section 17(2) of the Judicature Act and Order 17 rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules for want of prosecution, where neither party had taken any action to proceed with the case since 15 November 2022.
Outcome
Suit dismissed for want of prosecution
Facts
The plaintiff filed a civil suit in the Land Division against three defendants. The file showed that no action had been taken by either party with a view to proceeding with the case since 15 November 2022. Neither party appeared before the court on 9 April 2026.
Issues
- Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution given no action by either party since 15 November 2022
Orders
- Case dismissed under s.17(2) of Judicature Act and O.17 r.6 of the CPR.
Legislation cited (2)
- Judicature Act s.17(2)
- Civil Procedure Rules O.17 r.6
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