Eagles Self Help Group v Board of Trustees Africa Inland Church & another [2014] KEHC 3106 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3106
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3106 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 September 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a final judgmentCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The judgment of 16th April, 2013 is set aside, and the defendant/applicant is given leave to enter appearance and file their defence.
Facts
Eagle Self Help Group loaned Kshs. 1.0 million to the defendant/applicant to put up stalls for rent at Kongowea market in Mombasa. The defendant/applicant defaulted in repayments. The plaintiff/respondent filed a suit to recover the arrears.
Issues
- Service of summons and original plaint
- Defendant's intended defence
Reasoning
The service of summons was proper, and the defendant's failure to enter appearance was due to inadvertent concealment. The defendant's intended defence raises triable issues.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Set aside the judgment of 16th April, 2013
- Grant the defendant/applicant leave to enter appearance and file their defence
Remedies
- Set aside the judgment and grant leave to enter appearance
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