Odhier v Onyango & another (Environment and Land Appeal E009 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 724 (KLR) (15 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 724
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 724 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 February 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the ruling of the learned trial magistrate in Siaya ELC E40 of 2022 [OS]CoramAY KOROSS
Holding
The court finds and holds that there was no pending prayer before the trial court on disposal of the OS by written submissions.
Facts
The appellant's originating summons (OS) dated 16/08/2022 was initially ordered to be canvassed by written submissions, but the learned trial magistrate instead directed it to be heard by viva voce evidence. The 1st respondent's counsel raised an issue on 2/03/2023, but the learned trial magistrate did not consider the earlier directions.
Issues
- Whether there was any prayer pending before the learned trial magistrate for the OS to be canvassed by written submissions.
- Whether the learned trial magistrate exercised her judicious discretion properly.
- What orders should this court issue.
Reasoning
The court re-evaluates the evidence and finds that the learned trial magistrate overlooked her earlier directions to canvass the OS by written submissions.
Outcome
Affirming the learned trial magistrate's ruling.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- United India Insurance Co. Ltd v East African Underwriters (Kenya) Ltd [1985] EA 898
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