REGINA MUKAI KITULA V HEIWA AUTO LTD [2008] KEHC 2971 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2971
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2971 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 April 2008
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TypeCivil AppealPostureRespondent's appeal from a Magistrate's order setting aside an ex-parte judgmentCoramH. OKWENGU
Holding
The orders made by the Principal Magistrate are upheld, and the ex-parte judgment is set aside.
Facts
The Applicant, Regina Mukai Kitula, sought an ex-parte judgment, which was granted. The Respondent, Heiwa Auto Ltd, opposed the judgment and the Principal Magistrate set it aside on December 5, 2007.
Issues
- Whether the orders made by the Principal Magistrate should be set aside
- Whether the ex-parte judgment should be upheld
- Whether the goods held by Whitestone Auctioneers should be released to the Respondent pending the appeal
Reasoning
The court found that the reasons given by the Applicant for substantial loss were not sufficient, and thus the orders for stay of execution and proceedings are denied.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The orders made by the Principal Magistrate on December 5, 2007 are upheld
- The ex-parte judgment entered on August 9, 2007 is set aside
- The goods held by Whitestone Auctioneers are not released to the Respondent pending the appeal
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