Municipal Council of Meru v Harriet N. Mariene [1994] KEHC 82 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 82
- Citation
- [1994] KEHC 82 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 1994
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment entered in the Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramH.I.ONG'UDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the rate of interest was within the learned magistrate's discretion.
Facts
The respondent filed a plaint against the appellant in the Resident Magistrate's Court seeking Shs 57,074. The appellant did not file an appearance or defence, and an interlocutory judgment was entered for the respondent on June 15, 1992. The matter was adjourned due to an application by the appellant to set aside the ex parte judgment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant had a defence on merit
- Whether the delay in filing the defence was justified
Reasoning
The learned magistrate correctly exercised his discretionary power, considering the appellant's lack of a defence and the reasons for the delay. The court found no good reasons for setting aside the ex parte judgment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs
- Rate of interest within the learned magistrate's discretion
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Ret v Wilkes (1770) 4 Burr 2527
- Mugunga General Stores v Pepco Distributors Ltd 2 KAR 89
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