Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority v Jeremiah Kimigho Mwakio & 3 others [2015] KECA 674 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 674
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 674 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramINOTI, Kasango, Khaminwa, Shah
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents
Facts
The appellant, Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority, was sued by the respondents for Kshs.4,969,440/- for accrued dues from what the respondents termed as 'unlawful termination from employment'. The appellant failed to disclose all the particulars pertinent to the defence, leading to the striking out of the defence and judgment in the respondents' favour.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in striking out the appellant's defence
- Whether the High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's application to set aside the ex parte judgment
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's failure to disclose particulars was an abuse of the court process and delayed justice. The court also noted that the respondents never refuted that the defence had triable issues.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The ex parte final judgment entered herein against the defendant together with all consequential orders thereto be set aside and the defendant be allowed an opportunity to be heard on the applications dated 16th June, 2003 and 29th July, 2003
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