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PHOEBE WANGUI V JAMES KAMORE NJOMO [2012] KEHC 2830 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 2830 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2830
Citation
[2012] KEHC 2830 (KLR)
Decided
27 July 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureDefendant seeks to strike out amended plaintCoramG.V. Odinga
Holding

The court declines to strike out the suit, opting for alternatives to the more draconian option.

Facts

Plaintiff filed an amended plaint, but it was not signed. Defendant moved to strike out the amended plaint with costs.

Issues

  1. Validity of an unsigned pleading
  2. Consequences of an unsigned pleading

Reasoning

The court considers the overriding objective and opts for alternatives to striking out the suit, citing the need for just determination and efficient disposal of proceedings.

Outcome

The suit is not struck out.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Appellate Jurisdiction Act
Cases cited (4)
  • Mutuku & 3 Others vs. United Insurance Co. Ltd
  • Atulkumar Maganlal Shah vs. Investment & Mortgages Bank Limited
  • Stephen Boro Gitiha vs. Family Finance Building Society
  • Kenya Commercial Bank Limited vs. Kenya Planters Co-Operative Union
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