Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation v Justus Gachimu Ngunia & another [2005] KEHC 1487 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1487
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1487 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPosturePlaintiff filed suit against one defendant, Justus Gachimu Ngunia, and later joined a second defendant, Phillis Nyambura. The suit was heard ex parte against Justus Gachimu Ngunia.CoramH.P.G. Waweru
Holding
The suit should proceed against both defendants at the same time, and the Plaintiff's counsel should decide how to proceed with the suit against Phillis Nyambura.
Facts
The Plaintiff claimed an advance of Kshs.817,109/30 plus costs and interest, alleging fraud by Justus Gachimu Ngunia and Phillis Nyambura. Interlocutory judgment was entered against Justus Gachimu Ngunia.
Issues
- Voidness of sale and assignment of plot by Justus Gachimu Ngunia to Phillis Nyambura
- Equitable mortgage over the property
Reasoning
The Plaintiff proceeded ex parte against Justus Gachimu Ngunia, ignoring the second defendant. The judge found this improper and ordered the suit to proceed against both defendants.
Outcome
The proceedings of 23rd February, 2005, are vacated, and the suit against both defendants is ordered to be heard together.
Orders
- The suit against both defendants should proceed at the same time.
- The Plaintiff's counsel should decide how to proceed with the suit against Phillis Nyambura.
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