Rael Wakei Muasya v Mathew Muli Mutunga & another [2021] KECPT 13 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 13
- Citation
- [2021] KECPT 13 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2021
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a default judgmentCoramHon. B. Kimemia, Hon. J. Mwatsama, Mr. P. Gichuki, Mr. B. Akusala
Holding
The Tribunal set aside the default judgment and allowed the Respondents' application to file a defence.
Facts
The Respondents failed to enter appearance and file a defence despite being served with Summons to Enter Appearance. They cited poverty and lack of legal fees as reasons for their non-compliance.
Issues
- Set aside default judgment
- Allow Respondents' application to file defence
Reasoning
The Tribunal found the Respondents' reasons for non-compliance lame and implausible but granted the application due to the emotive nature of the land dispute.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Allow Respondents' application to file defence
- Respondents to pay throw-away costs
- Claim proceeds to full trial
- Costs to be in the cause
Remedies
- Allow Respondents to file defence
- Set aside default judgment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
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