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Rebecca Mueni Kaviti v Kwetu Sacco Limited [2021] KECPT 519 (KLR)

[2021] KECPT 519 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal
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Court
Co-operative Tribunal
Case number
519
Citation
[2021] KECPT 519 (KLR)
Decided
6 May 2021
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TypeCivilPostureRespondent's Application to set aside default judgment and seek extension of time to file defenceCoramHon. B. Kimemia, Hon. M. Mwatsama, Mr. Gitonga Kamiti
Holding

Application dismissed with costs

Facts

Claimant filed a refund of savings suit on 3.5.2013. Default judgment was entered on 22.8.2018. Application was filed on 24.9.2018.

Issues

  1. Setting aside default judgment
  2. Extension of time to file defence

Reasoning

Claimant did not file a defence or draft defence, and failed to file written submissions despite being served with summons. Respondent did not file any written submissions.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application dismissed with costs
  • Claimant may proceed to execution of decretal amounts

Remedies

  • Claimant may proceed to execution of decretal amounts

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • PITHON WAWERU MAINA VS THUKA MUGIRIA [1983] eKLR
  • MBOGO -VS- SHAH[1968] EA 93 & 95
  • ONGOM VS OWOTA
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