Automated Summary
Key Facts
The Plaintiff, James Thuita Karihe trading as Thuita Merchants, applied to reopen Civil Case E137 of 2023 under a Certificate of Urgency. The court adjourned the hearing at the Plaintiff's instance, requiring written submissions from both parties within 14 days each. A mention hearing is scheduled for 9th June 2025 to confirm compliance.
Tax Type
Tax-related civil case
Issues
- The court addressed the procedural requirement of adjourning the hearing at the Plaintiff's instance, mandating payment of adjournment fees before the next date.
- The court considered whether to grant the Plaintiff's application to reopen the case under a Certificate of Urgency, despite the matter being listed for a defense hearing on the same day.
- The court directed the procedural handling of the Notice of Motion dated 1st April 2025, requiring written submissions from both parties within 14 days each and setting a mention date for compliance confirmation.
Judge Name
Benjamin K. Njoroge
Passage Text
- 5. The Defendants to file their response within 14 days. The Plaintiff to file a Further Affidavit and submissions within 14 days and serve. The Defendants to file their submissions and serve within 14 days.
- 3. In the circumstances, the hearing is adjourned at the instance of the Plaintiff who is to pay Court adjournment fees before the next date.
- 1. The Plaintiff has filed an application dated 1st April, 2025 under a Certificate of Urgency. It seeks to reopen the case, though the matter is listed for a defence hearing today.