Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited v Maingi & another (Civil Appeal 58 of 2016) [2023] KECA 712 (KLR) (9 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 712
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 712 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's ruling and order in HCCC No. 603 of 2009CoramD. K. MUSINGA, H. A. OMONDI, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent
Facts
The 1st respondent agreed to purchase a Toyota Prado motor vehicle from the 2nd respondent for Kshs. 2,600,000/=, but the 2nd respondent had purchased the vehicle on a financing arrangement with the appellant. The appellant repossessed the vehicle on 29th October 2009, and the 1st respondent filed a suit against the appellant.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's application to dismiss the 1st respondent's suit for failure to issue and serve summons was valid
- Whether the appellant waived the requirement of service of summons and/or acquiesced to the non-service of the same
Reasoning
The court held that the appellant waived the requirement of service of summons and/or acquiesced to the non-service of the same, and the appellant's active participation in the proceedings could only be construed to mean that it was fully informed of the suit against it and was ready to proceed with the same.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation v Sum Model Industries Limited (eKLR)
- Peter Obwogo O. & 2 Others v H. O. Suing as Next Friend of P. O. (Minor) & Another (eKLR)
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