KIPKEBE LIMITED v CHARLES MOSETI [2008] KEHC 2828 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2828
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2828 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 May 2008
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Ruling of the Chief Magistrate’s Court KisiiCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the proceedings of 10th February 2003 and the subsequent judgment and decree are set aside. The appellant will pay thrown away costs of the suit including the costs of this appeal.
Facts
The appellant filed an application seeking a stay of proceedings and set aside a decree issued on 10th February 2003. The appellant's counsel, Chitayi Grace Nyongesa, was unable to attend court on that day due to travel to Bungoma.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact by refusing to set aside the proceedings of 10th February 2003.
- Whether the appellant had a valid defence on record that was not considered by the trial court.
Reasoning
The trial court did not consider the appellant's valid defence on record and erred in law and fact by refusing to set aside the proceedings.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Set aside the proceedings of 10th February 2003 and the subsequent judgment and decree.
- Appellant pays thrown away costs of the suit including the costs of this appeal.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- MAINA VS MURIUKI, HCCC 1079 OF 1980 at Nairobi
- MBOGO vs. SHAH [1968] EA 93
- MAINA VS. MUGIRIA [1983] KLR 78
- GEORGE ROINE TITUS & OTHERS VS JOHN P. NANGURAI, civil application No. NAI 249 of 1988
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