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RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS LIMITED v GARISSA PARCEL SERVICES LIMITED & Another [2012] KEHC 1950 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1950 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1950
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1950 (KLR)
Decided
9 October 2012
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an ex parte interlocutory default judgmentCoramG V ODUNGA
Holding

The ex parte interlocutory default judgment against the 1st defendant is set aside, and the 1st defendant's motor vehicle registration number KBN 429F Mitsubishi Truck is released from attachment.

Facts

The 1st defendant's motor vehicle was seized by Messrs Gladsom Auctioneers on 5th July 2012 in execution of an ex parte interlocutory default judgment. The 1st defendant seeks to have the judgment set aside and the seized vehicle released.

Issues

  1. The ex parte interlocutory default judgment against the 1st defendant is set aside.
  2. The 1st defendant's motor vehicle registration number KBN 429F Mitsubishi Truck is released from attachment.

Reasoning

The application is urgent and the procedure for attachment was not followed.

Outcome

Appeal successful

Orders

  • Set aside the ex parte interlocutory default judgment against the 1st defendant
  • Release the 1st defendant's motor vehicle registration number KBN 429F Mitsubishi Truck from attachment

Remedies

  • Set aside the ex parte interlocutory default judgment
  • Release the 1st defendant's motor vehicle registration number KBN 429F Mitsubishi Truck from attachment
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