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Kenya Grange Ltd v Linear Coach Company Ltd [2005] KEHC 2780 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 2780 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2780
Citation
[2005] KEHC 2780 (KLR)
Decided
4 May 2005
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant seeks to set aside ex parte judgment and consequential ordersCoramH.P.G. WAWERU
Holding

The ex parte judgment and consequential orders are set aside

Facts

The Defendant was never served with summons to enter appearance and copy of the plaint.

Issues

  1. Whether the Defendant was served with summons
  2. Whether the Defendant has a plausible defence

Reasoning

The court will consider all facts and circumstances, including whether the Defendant has a plausible defence, to avoid injustice or hardship.

Outcome

The ex parte judgment and consequential orders are set aside

Orders

  • The ex parte judgment entered on 10th September 2004, not on 6th October, 2004 as stated, and all consequential orders be set aside ex debito justiciae
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