Duncan Mwangi Ndoore v Elizabeth Wangari Kiragu [2021] KEELC 931 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 931
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 931 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2021
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment and orderCoramWario
Holding
The judgment and decree are set aside, and the defendant is granted leave to file and serve her statement of defense within 21 days.
Facts
The defendant received a letter informing her of a taxation scheduled on 4th January, 2019, and found a decree indicating a case against her in the court. She claims she was unaware of the proceedings until after the judgment.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was properly served with summons and pleadings
- Whether the defendant's application for review and stay of eviction and taxation is valid
Reasoning
The court finds that the defendant was not properly served with the summons and pleadings, and thus the judgment and decree are set aside.
Outcome
Appeal granted, judgment and decree set aside
Orders
- Grant leave to the defendant to file and serve her statement of defense within 21 days
- Stay of eviction and taxation
Remedies
- Allow the defendant to file and serve her statement of defense
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