ZEDEKIAH KHATE SILENGE v SIMON BIKETI WEKESA [2002] KEHC 968 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 968
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 968 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from an order dismissing an application to set aside an ex parte judgmentCoramG.P. Mbito
Holding
The ex parte judgment is set aside as it was irregularly entered, and the suit is remitted for retrial.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellant and two others for refund of dowry under customary law. The appellant was not served properly and did not appear in court. The respondent moved to execute the decree by selling the appellant's land.
Issues
- Irregularity of the ex parte judgment
- Whether the appellant had a triable defence
Reasoning
The court found the appellant was not properly served and had a valid defence, leading to the irregularity of the judgment.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, ex parte judgment set aside, suit remitted for retrial
Orders
- Remit the suit to the court for retrial
- The appellant and co-defendants to be reserved with the summons and to have 15 days to enter appearances and file their defences
Remedies
- Remedial action to be taken by the court
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