Stella C. Tallam & another v John K Rotich & another [2020] KEELC 1568 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1568
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 1568 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an ex parte judgmentCoramJ. M. Mutungi
The ex parte judgment is set aside due to improper service of summons.
Facts
The plaintiffs filed a suit against the defendants, and the defendants did not appear to defend the suit. The court issued an ex parte judgment against the defendants.
Issues
- Proper service of summons
- Setting aside of ex parte judgment
Reasoning
The court held that the defendants were entitled to proper service of summons, and thus the ex parte judgment was irregular and must be set aside.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Set aside the ex parte judgment
- Grant leave to file defence
- Order for costs
Remedies
- Set aside ex parte judgment
- Grant leave to file defence
Authorities cited
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