Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology v Mussa Ezekiel Oebah [2014] KECA 143 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 143
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 143 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramApaloo, J., Mohammed, JUDGE OF APPEAL, Sheridan
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court's decision to dismiss the appellant's application to set aside the respondent's judgment.
Facts
The respondent's commercial vehicle was set on fire by students of the appellant's university, resulting in its destruction. The respondent claimed damages.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's application to set aside the respondent's judgment in default of appearance.
- Whether the High Court misdirected itself in exercising its discretion to dismiss the application.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court did not misdirect itself in exercising its discretion and that there was no manifest error in the exercise of discretion.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Mbogo and Another v Shah (1968) EA 93
- Shah v Mbogo and Another (1967) EA 116
- Patel v E.A. Cargo Handling Services (1974) EA 75
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