Joseph Ngigi Kahiu v Ndetika Rural Sacco Society Ltd [2013] KEHC 2404 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2404
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2404 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 August 2013
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an ex parte orderCoramL.N. GACHERU
Holding
The court allows the defendant's application and sets aside the ex parte order, granting leave to defend the plaintiff's application and ordering the cost to be in the cause.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a Notice of Motion seeking to have the defendant release a title deed, but the defendant was absent and the court allowed the application due to proper service.
Issues
- Whether the defendant should be ordered to return the title deed
- Whether the application raises triable issues that should be canvassed at trial
Reasoning
The court considers the nature of the defendant's defence and the relevant case law, finding that it is proper and just to allow the application.
Outcome
The court allows the defendant's application and sets aside the ex parte order.
Orders
- Allow the defendant's application
- Set aside the ex parte order
- Grant leave to defend the plaintiff's application
- Order the cost to be in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Nimrod vs Joseph Momanyi Civil Appeal No. 35 of 1998
- Tree shade Motors Ltd Vs DT Dobie & Co. Ltd Civil Appeal No. 38 of 1998
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