PETER KAMAU IKIGU v PETERSON OGINO ONGARO [2007] KEHC 3273 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3273
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3273 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2007
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Subordinate Court judgmentCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The appeal is upheld, and the Subordinate Court's judgment is set aside.
Facts
The summons to enter an appearance and defense was served on a Sunday, and the appellant challenges the Subordinate Court's judgment on the legality of this service.
Issues
- Service of summons on a Sunday
- Misdirection by the Subordinate Court
- Failure to consider the High Court's decision
Reasoning
The court finds that service of summons on a Sunday is not in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules, and the court's decision was not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Ruling of the learned magistrate set aside
- Appellant granted unconditional leave to defend the suit
- Costs of the appeal to be granted to the appellant
Remedies
- Unconditional leave to defend the suit
- Costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Order 49 Rule 8
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