Mwania v Munyao & 3 others (Environment & Land Case 230 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 19082 (KLR) (24 July 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 19082
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 19082 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2023
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TypeLand DisputePostureDefendants' application to set aside ex parte proceedings and judgmentCoramCA OCHIENG, KLR Mativo
Holding
The court dismisses the application, finding the defendants deliberately failed to attend court, denying the plaintiff the fruits of her judgment.
Facts
The defendants claimed their advocate was not aware of the court dates and moved offices, but the court record shows the advocate was served with notices. The defendants have been on the suit land for over 55 years and buried their dead thereon.
Issues
- Whether the court should set aside ex parte proceedings and judgment
- Whether the defendants' failure to attend court was due to sufficient cause
Reasoning
The court notes the defendants' advocate was served with notices but failed to attend court. The court finds the defendants' failure to attend was not due to sufficient cause and denies the application.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Shah v Mbogo and Another [1967] EA 116
- Wachira Karani v Bildad Wachira [2016] eKLR Mativo J
- CMC Holdings Limited -vs- Nzioki [2004] 1 KLR 173
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