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Stella C. Tallam & another v John K Rotich & another [2020] KEELC 1568 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 1568 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1568
Citation
[2020] KEELC 1568 (KLR)
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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

Cases cited (1)
  • Frigonken Lt v Value Pak Food Ltd (2011) eKLR
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