Ngala Nyagilo v George Otieno Ongudho [2014] KEHC 180 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 180
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 180 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2014
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant's application for interim order and set aside ex parte orderCoramS. Okongo
Holding
Defendant's application is allowed, and the ex parte order is set aside. Defendant is ordered to file a replying affidavit to the plaintiff's application within 14 days.
Facts
Defendant purchased portions of the suit property from the plaintiff's father and brother. Plaintiff filed a suit restraining the defendant from using the property. Defendant filed an application seeking to vacate and set aside the ex parte order.
Issues
- Defendant's right to use the suit property
- Defendant's right to set aside the ex parte order
Reasoning
Defendant demonstrated a good defence and the court's discretion allows setting aside the ex parte order to avoid injustice.
Outcome
Defendant's application allowed
Orders
- Set aside the ex parte order
- Defendant to file a replying affidavit to the plaintiff's application within 14 days
Remedies
- Defendant's application allowed
- Defendant to file a replying affidavit to the plaintiff's application within 14 days
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