SAMSON KEGENGO ONGERI v TOWN COUNCIL OF KILIFI [2007] KEHC 2724 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2724
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2724 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2007
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramN.R.O. OMBI
Holding
The court referred the matter to the Chief Justice for directions on 30.3.2007 or any other day convenient to the Chief Justice.
Facts
The case involves a 3rd party notice against the Government, where the 3rd party was required to enter appearance. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the Government.
Issues
- Whether the 3rd party entered appearance
- Whether the court can take a default judgment against the Government
Reasoning
The court ruled that the 3rd party notice is a proceeding against the Government and requires the 3rd party to enter appearance. In default judgment to be taken against the Government, the court needs leave of the court.
Outcome
The matter was referred to the Chief Justice for directions.
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