Elyasa Arap Mutwol v Henry Chepnyonyei Kimwei [2005] KEHC 2858 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2858
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2858 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 May 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the magistrate's courtCoramGeorge Dulu, Ag. Judge
Holding
Mr. Ngala is not a party to the appeal and no orders can be made against him
Facts
The appellant filed an appeal against a judgment of the magistrate's court. The third party, David K. Ngala, was discharged from the proceedings in the lower court on 23rd July 2002, and no appeal was filed against this order.
Issues
- Whether Mr. Ngala, who was not a party to the appeal, should have been served with a hearing notice
- Whether the court can issue orders against Mr. Ngala who is not a party to the appeal
Reasoning
The court ruled that Mr. Ngala was not a party to the appeal and that any orders sought against him would be invalid as he was not a party to the proceedings.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Mr. Ngala is not a party to the appeal
- No orders can be made against Mr. Ngala in this appeal
- The request to amend the memorandum of appeal to include Mr. Ngala as a party in the appeal is declined
- The appellant will pay Mr. Ngala costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Order 41 rule 11 Civil Procedure Rules
- Order 6A rule 8 Civil Procedure Rules
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