Berlin Equipment Ltd & another v Tata Africa Holdings (K) Limited (Civil Appeal 593 of 2019) [2026] KECA 100 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 100
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 100 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a default judgment set aside by the High CourtCoramODUNGA, Okwany
Holding
The learned judge abused her discretion by imposing an onerous condition on the default judgment
Facts
The appellants filed a suit against the respondent. The respondent did not file a defence within the prescribed time, leading to a default judgment. The appellants then filed a defence and counterclaim, which the learned judge found raised triable issues. The appellants appealed the judge's decision to impose a condition on the default judgment.
Issues
- Whether the learned judge abused her discretion by imposing a condition on the default judgment
- Whether the learned judge correctly found that the defence and counterclaim raised triable issues
Reasoning
The learned judge found that the defence and counterclaim raised triable issues and required a full hearing. However, she imposed a condition requiring the deposit of the entire decretal sum within 30 days, which the appellants argue is oppressive.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed
Orders
- The default judgment is set aside
- The appellants are required to deposit the entire decretal sum in a joint interest earning account within 30 days
Remedies
- The appellants are entitled to a new trial
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