Edward Juma Ongeso v Francis N. Kinuthia & another [2005] KEHC 324 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 324
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 324 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2005
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment entered ex parteCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The court allows the summons dated 15.3.2002 with costs of the application awaiting the outcome of the suit.
Facts
The plaintiff, Edward Juma Ongeso, sought to have an ex parte judgment entered against him and Simon Mwangi set aside. The defendant, Francis N. Kinuthia, argued that he was not represented by a counsel of his own choice and that the advocate appointed by his insurance company did not attend court.
Issues
- Representation of the plaintiff
- Ex parte judgment
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff was not represented by a counsel of his own choice and that the advocate appointed by his insurance company did not attend court. The court also found that the plaintiff has a good defense and should be given a chance to defend the suit.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Allowing the summons dated 15.3.2002 with costs of the application awaiting the outcome of the suit
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