TRANS-NATIONAL BANK LIMITED vs WILLIAM KOSKEI AKUI [1999] KECA 131 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 131
- Citation
- [1999] KECA 131 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Ruling and Order of the High Court of Kenya at Eldoret (Hon. Lady Justice R. Nambuye) dated 26th June, 1998CoramR. S. C. OMOLO, P. K. TUNOI, A. A. LAKHA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed but with no order as to costs.
Facts
The respondent was given leave to defend or file a defence on condition by the High Court judge, who set aside an ex parte judgment.
Issues
- Whether the High Court judge erred in setting aside the ex parte judgment and giving leave to the respondent to defend.
- Whether the appeal should be dismissed with no order as to costs.
Reasoning
The court found no error in the High Court judge's exercise of discretionary powers and concluded that no prejudice would be caused by the order.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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