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Reuben Simiyu Samuel v Joseph Maero Oyula; Abdul Kadir Adan(Sub-Tenant/Interested Party) [2021] KEBPRT 36 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 36 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
36
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 36 (KLR)
Decided
29 December 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureApplication for setting aside ex-parte ordersCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, Chemutai, Mugambi
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the tenant.

Facts

The landlord sought to set aside ex-parte orders given on 26 August 2021, claiming he was not served with the reference and application. The tenant denied this and claimed the landlord had a good defence.

Issues

  1. Whether the landlord is entitled to the reliefs sought in the application dated 30/8/2021.
  2. Who is liable to pay costs of the application.

Reasoning

The landlord was not served with the reference and application, and the orders were ex-parte. The tenant's affidavit of service was accepted, and the landlord failed to disprove it.

Outcome

The application is dismissed with costs to the tenant.

Orders

  • The application dated 30th August 2021 is hereby dismissed with costs to the tenant.
  • The tenant's costs are assessed at Kshs.10,000/- against the landlord.
  • The said costs shall be defrayed against the rent account.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (5)
  • Shah vs Mbogo (1967) EA 116
  • Secretary and Another vs Lucia Ndinda Musyoka T/a Jocia Stores (2019) eKLR
  • Evidence Act, Cap. 80
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
  • Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act Cap. 301
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