Sayaton Ene Mututua Siringet v Philip Amusi & another [2018] KEELC 2229 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2229
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 2229 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an order refusing to reopen a case and grant an interim injunction
The Court denied the Defendants' application to reopen the case and grant an interim injunction.
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a case seeking a loan facility, and the Defendants filed a counterclaim. The Plaintiff's case was heard ex parte, and the Defendants failed to attend the hearing.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's case should be reopened.
- Whether the interim injunction sought by the Defendants ought to be granted pending the outcome of the main suit.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Defendants' failure to attend the hearing was due to their advocate's absence, and there was no prejudice to the Plaintiff. The Court also noted the weighty issues in the counterclaim and the need for all parties to be heard.
Outcome
Denied
Orders
- The Plaintiff's case should not be reopened.
- The interim injunction sought by the Defendants should not be granted pending the outcome of the main suit.
Authorities cited
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