RULING
- This ruling is with regard to an application by way of a Notice of Motion dated 13th May 2024 by the applicant/defendant through Orina and Company Advocates for, inter alia, that there be stay of sale, transfer and disposal of a quarter share of land reference Bukira/Bwisaboka/702 pending the outcome of the intended review of the judgment delivered herein, the applicant to reopen the case, file amended pleadings and set suit down for hearing.
- Mr S. Orina learned counsel for the applicant/defendant has prayed for the withdrawal of the application to enable the applicant regularise the position herein.
- Mr Agure Odero learned counsel for the respondents/plaintiffs has no opposition to the withdrawal of the application as the applicant has not demonstrated any bad faith herein as noted in Oscar Oluoch Ouma Kabote and Loice Kawaka & others (2022) eKLR.
- To that end, I find merit in the prayer for withdrawal of the application.
- Accordingly, the application dated 13th May 2024, be and is hereby marked as withdrawn and each party shall bear their respective costs.
- It is so ordered.
DATED and DELIVERED VIRTUALLY at HOMA BAY this 22rd day of July 2024.
GEORGE M A ONGONDO
JUDGE
PRESENT
Mr S Orina learned counsel for the applicant/defendant
Mr Agure Odero learned counsel for the respondents/plaintiffs
Mr Tom Maurice court assistant