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ROSELINE AKINYI ONYUKA V COMMISSIONER OF LANDS [2012] KEHC 3106 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 3106 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3106
Citation
[2012] KEHC 3106 (KLR)
Decided
13 July 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a previous orderCoramH. K. CHEMITEI
Holding

The court reissues the summons to enter appearance for the Plaintiff

Facts

The Plaintiff filed a plaint on 29th April 2009 and summons to enter appearance were issued on 5th May 2009. The summons were served on the 1st defendant who entered appearance and filed his defence on 19th June 2009. The 2nd defendant has not been served.

Issues

  1. Whether the court should reissue summons to enter appearance for the Plaintiff
  2. Whether the Plaintiff's late appearance is justified

Reasoning

The court found that the 2nd defendant has not been served and the Plaintiff's late appearance is not justified due to the long period between the issuance and service of the summons.

Outcome

The court reissues the summons to enter appearance for the Plaintiff

Orders

  • Reissues summons to enter appearance for the Plaintiff

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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