Rombo v Ouko & another (Environment & Land Case E003 of 2022) [2022] KEELC 14560 (KLR) (3 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 14560
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 14560 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2022
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TypeApplication for Acquisition of Title by Adverse PossessionPostureApplicant seeks leave to serve respondents by substituted serviceCoramE ASATI
Holding
The application is granted
Facts
The applicant filed a suit, but the process server was unable to locate the defendants to serve them with the summons and plaint.
Issues
- Substituted service of summons and plaint
- Costs of the application
Reasoning
The applicant's inability to locate the defendants for service justifies substituted service.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Leave granted to serve respondents by substituted service either by registered post or by newspaper of national coverage
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Civil Procedure Act cap 21 Laws of Kenya
- Limitation of Actions Act, Cap 22 Laws of Kenya
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