Wachira v Njenga (Environment & Land Case 453 of 2017) [2022] KEELC 4757 (KLR) (23 June 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4757
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 4757 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEviction CasePostureAppeal from an interlocutory judgment and an eviction orderCoramLN GACHERU
The court sets aside the interlocutory judgment and the eviction order, allowing the defendant to file a defence and be heard.
Facts
The defendant, Eliud Waweru Njenga, sought to set aside an interlocutory judgment and an eviction order entered in 2018, claiming he was unaware of the proceedings and had a good defence that raised triable issues.
Issues
- Setting aside an interlocutory judgment and an eviction order
- Allowing the defendant to file a defence and set aside the eviction order
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant had a good defence that raised triable issues and was not aware of the proceedings due to his illiteracy and lack of communication with his advocate.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, interlocutory judgment and eviction order set aside
Orders
- Allowing the defendant to file a defence
- Setting the case for hearing expeditiously
Remedies
- Throw away costs of 50,000/= payable to the plaintiff
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