Joseph Kibii Martim v Elizabeth N Njaaga [2013] KEHC 2785 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2785
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2785 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 July 2013
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a summary judgmentCoramL. N. GACHERU
Holding
The court grants the plaintiff's application for approval to prosecute the suit on behalf of Alice Wairimu and Tim William Wallace under a power of attorney. The court enters summary judgment against the defendant for recovery of the suit premises and rent arrears.
Facts
The plaintiff, Joseph Kibii Maritim, sought approval to prosecute the suit on behalf of Alice Wairimu and Tim William Wallace under a power of attorney. The defendant, Elizabeth N Njaaga, opposed the application and filed a defense.
Issues
- approval of power of attorney for the plaintiff to prosecute the suit
- summary judgment for recovery of land and rent arrears
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant had breached the terms of the Tenancy Agreement and was in default of payment of rent, warranting summary judgment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- approval of power of attorney for the plaintiff to prosecute the suit
- summary judgment for recovery of land and rent arrears
Remedies
- vacant possession of the suit premises
- recovery of rent arrears
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Nairobi Golf Hotels Ltd Vs Bhunji Sanghani Builders Contractors, Civil Appeal No. 5 of 1997
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