Ahmed v Ahmed (Environment & Land Case 216 of 2016) [2022] KEELC 3908 (KLR) (12 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3908
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3908 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 July 2022
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment and decreeCoramM.A. Odeny
Holding
The judgment and decree are set aside as the defendant was not served with summons to enter appearance.
Facts
The defendant was not served with summons to enter appearance and the suit was heard ex-parte, leading to a judgment and decree in favor of the plaintiff.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was served with summons to enter appearance
- Whether the court should set aside the judgment and decree
Reasoning
The court held that the defendant was not served with summons to enter appearance, which is a crucial step in a lawsuit. The court found that the process servers did not comply with the rules for service of processes and the filing of the affidavit of service.
Outcome
The application is allowed as prayed.
Orders
- The judgment and decree dated January 18, 2019 and January 28, 2019 are set aside.
- The suit is ordered to start afresh and/or de novo.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (5)
- Said Abdala Azubedi v Samuel Mbugua Ikumbu (2018) eKLR
- James Kanyita Nderitu v Maries Philotas Ghika & Another (2016) eKLR
- Mbogo & Another v Shah (supra)
- Patel V EA Cargo Handling Services Ltd (1975) EA 75
- Chemwolo & Another v Kubende (1986) KLR 492
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