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KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD v CATHERINE NJERI ANGOTE [2011] KEHC 3643 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 3643 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3643
Citation
[2011] KEHC 3643 (KLR)
Decided
18 February 2011
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureRespondent failed to appear and file a reply
Holding

The application is granted, and the suit is transferred to a court with proper jurisdiction.

Facts

The applicant filed a suit for recovery of Kshs.1,054,265.52 and interest, which was stayed by a magistrate due to lack of proper jurisdiction.

Issues

  1. Transfer of suit to a court with proper jurisdiction
  2. Costs of the application

Reasoning

The respondent failed to appear and file a reply, and the court found the application unopposed.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Suit transferred to a court with proper jurisdiction
  • Application costs are in the cause

Remedies

  • Suit transferred to a court with proper jurisdiction

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act
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