BRIDGEUP CONTAINER SERVICES LTD.& ANOTHER vs ISAIAH MWAI MATHENGE [2002] KEHC 525 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 525
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 525 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2002
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramD. A. ONYANCHA
Holding
The ex parte injunction was null and void beyond its 14-day term, and the defendant's distress for rent can proceed.
Facts
Temporary injunctions were granted on November 9, 2001, restraining the defendant from levying distress and selling the plaintiff's properties. The plaintiffs failed to pay their monthly rental, which had grown to over Kshs.3.4 million.
Issues
- Whether the court had jurisdiction to extend the ex parte injunction beyond 14 days
- Whether the injunction was valid beyond its 14-day term
Reasoning
The court ruled that the ex parte injunction was made without jurisdiction beyond the 14-day period, citing legal precedents and the clear language of Order 39 Rule 3(2).
Outcome
The application is valid and timely, and the defendant's distress for rent is allowed to proceed.
Orders
- The orders of this court dated 9th November, 2001 are hereby set aside.
- The Defendant’s distress for rent commenced on 23rd October, 2001 is hereby allowed to proceed.
- The costs of this application are to the Defendant in any event.
Remedies
- The defendant's distress for rent is allowed to proceed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Order 39 Rule 3(2) of the High Court of Kenya Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Omega Enterprises (Kenya) Ltd –vs- Kenya Tourist Enterprises Corporation and 2 Others, Court of Appeal Civil Appeal No.59 of 1993
- Macfoy vs United Africa Co. Ltd [1961] 3 All E.R. 1169
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