KULTAR SINGH HANSPAL v ESTHER MUTHONI PASSARIS [2009] KEHC 3259 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3259
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3259 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 June 2009
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant seeks to set aside an exparte order issued by the courtCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The defendant’s application is allowed, and the order issued on 4th May 2009 is set aside. The defendant is granted leave to defend the plaintiff’s application and is ordered to pay the plaintiff Kshs.20,000 in costs.
Facts
The defendant claims she was not served with the pleadings, while the plaintiff asserts proper service was made. The defendant also alleges material non-disclosure by the plaintiff.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was properly served with the pleadings
- Whether the plaintiff concealed material facts from the court
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant was indeed served with the pleadings, but chose not to attend court. The court exercised its discretion to set aside the order due to the contested nature of the dispute and for the interest of justice.
Outcome
Defendant’s application allowed, exparte order set aside
Orders
- Defendant granted leave to defend the plaintiff’s application
- Defendant to file pleadings within 10 days
- Plaintiff to file reply within 7 days
- Defendant to pay Kshs.20,000 in costs
Remedies
- Defendant granted leave to defend the plaintiff’s application
- Defendant to pay Kshs.20,000 in costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Order XXXIX Rule 4
- Order L Rule 1
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