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Pastificio Lucio Garofalo SPA v Security & Fire Equipment Co & another [2001] KEHC 840 (KLR)

[2001] KEHC 840 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
840
Citation
[2001] KEHC 840 (KLR)
Decided
3 July 2001
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication to strike out the suit on the basis of lack of verifying affidavitCoramA.G. RINGERA
Holding

The verifying affidavit filed by the plaintiff is struck out with liberty to file a fresh and compliant affidavit within 21 days.

Facts

The plaintiff filed an affidavit in support of the plaint, but it was not served on the defendant's counsel. The court ordered the plaintiff to file a fresh verifying affidavit within 21 days.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff failed to file a verifying affidavit as required by law
  2. Whether the affidavit filed by the plaintiff was properly drawn and sworn

Reasoning

The affidavit was not properly drawn or sworn and was not served on the defendant's counsel. The court found it inadmissible in evidence.

Outcome

The plaintiff is given the opportunity to file a fresh and compliant affidavit.

Orders

  • Verifying affidavit of Emile Viola struck out
  • Plaintiff given liberty to file a fresh and compliant affidavit within 21 days

Remedies

  • Plaintiff given liberty to file a fresh and compliant affidavit

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
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