PHOEBE WANGUI V JAMES KAMORE NJOMO [2012] KEHC 2830 (KLR)
- 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
- Validity of an unsigned pleading
- 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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