M’MUKIRI M’BUTURA v SIMON GICHUNGE M’RUKARIA [2009] KEHC 3149 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3149
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2009
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a chamber summons seeking leave to amend the defence to include a counter-claimCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The court grants the defendant leave to file and serve an amended defence and counter-claim within 14 days from the date of the judgment.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a claim seeking a declaration that the defendant obtained the parcel of land by fraud, while the defendant denied the claim and filed a defence stating he would file a counter-claim. The defendant later applied for leave to amend his defence to include a counter-claim.
Issues
- Whether the defendant's application for leave to amend the defence to include a counter-claim is merited.
- Whether the proposed amendments in the counter-claim would prejudice the plaintiff's accrued rights.
Reasoning
The court allowed the amendment as it did not cause injustice to the plaintiff and did not affect his accrued rights. The court also awarded the plaintiff the costs of the chamber summons.
Outcome
The defendant is granted leave to file and serve an amended defence and counter-claim.
Orders
- The defendant is granted leave to file and serve an amended defence and counter-claim within 14 days from the date of the judgment.
- The plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended reply to that defence and counter-claim within 14 days of service.
- The costs of the chamber summons are awarded to the plaintiff in any event.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Order VIA Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Eastern Bakery V. Castelino (1958) EA 461
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