Mutea v Kiringa (Tribunal Case 58 of 2020) [2025] KECPT 371 (KLR) (10 July 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 371
- Citation
- [2025] KECPT 371 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2025
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a default judgmentCoramHon. J. Mwatsama, Hon. B. Sawe, Hon. F. Lotuiya, Hon. P. Gichuki, Hon. M. Chesikaw, Hon. P. Aol
Holding
The default judgment is set aside, and the respondent is granted leave to defend the claim out of time.
Facts
The claimant filed a suit against the respondent, seeking a judgment for Kshs. 178,828.14 and interest. The respondent was served with the summons but did not appear in court.
Issues
- Default judgment irregularity
- Service of pleadings and summons
- Prejudice to the respondent
Reasoning
The respondent was not properly served with the pleadings and summons, and she was unaware of the proceedings until she was arrested.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Judgment entered for the sum of Kshs. 178,828.14 together with interest at Tribunal rates from the date of filing till payment in full
- Judgment entered for costs
Remedies
- Judgment for the sum of Kshs. 178,828.14 and interest
- Costs awarded to the claimant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act (Cap 21)
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
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