Kenneth K. Mwangi v The City Council of Nairobi [2005] KEHC 2038 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2038
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2038 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 July 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Judgment and Order of Hon. A. Ongeri, SRMCoramALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with no orders as to costs in favour of the Respondent, who was absent at the appeal. The Interested Party is awarded the costs of this appeal.
Facts
The Respondent (Plaintiff) claimed Kshs.259,396.50 from the Appellant for unpaid rates and penalties. The Appellant did not enter appearance or file defence, and an ex parte Judgment was entered against him. One year later, the Appellant applied to set aside the ex parte Judgment.
Issues
- Service of summons was not personal
- Effectiveness of service
- Consequences of service being ineffective
Reasoning
The court found that the service of summons was not personal, but this did not necessarily render the service ineffective. The court also noted that the judgment had been executed and the property transferred, making it too late to set aside the ex parte Judgment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 15
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