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Sayaton Ene Mututua Siringet v Philip Amusi & another [2021] KEELC 3905 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 3905 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3905
Citation
[2021] KEELC 3905 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureDefendants' Counsel seeks to arrest the judgement pending the hearing and determination of the defense case.CoramCHRISTINE OCHIENG
Holding

The Defendants' Counsel's case is denied, and the Defendants' Counterclaim is set down for hearing within 60 days.

Facts

The Defendants' Counsel claims non-service of hearing notices and submissions, while the Plaintiff's Counsel asserts service.

Issues

  1. Whether the judgement should be arrested due to non-service of notices and submissions.
  2. Whether the Defendants should be allowed to proceed with their counterclaim.

Reasoning

The Court finds that the Defendants should be allowed to proceed with their counterclaim due to the pending nature of the case and the spirit of the Constitution emphasizing justice over finality.

Outcome

The Defendants' Counterclaim is set down for hearing within 60 days.

Orders

  • The Defendants' Counterclaim is set down for hearing within 60 days.
  • The Plaintiff and her witness are to be compensated by way of costs to be assessed in court.

Remedies

  • Allowance of the Defendants' Counterclaim.
  • Compensation of the Plaintiff by way of costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Article 50 of the Constitution
Cases cited (1)
  • Standard Chartered Financial Services Limited & 2 others v Manchester Outfitters (Suiting Division) Limited (Now Known As King Woollen Mills Limited & 2 others [2016] eKLR
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