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Presbyterian Foundation suing for and on behalf of P.C.E.A Ayub Kinyua Parish v John Ekai Achwaa & 10 others [2015] KEHC 2952 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 2952 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2952
Citation
[2015] KEHC 2952 (KLR)
Decided
2 July 2015
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from an ex parte judgment and decreeCoramGEORGE KANYI KIMONDO
Holding

The defendants' notice of motion is devoid of merit, and the ex parte judgment and decree are upheld. The defendants are ordered to bear their own costs.

Facts

The defendants claimed they were never served with summons and unaware of the existence of the suit, and that the decree did not contain particulars of the land. They sought to set aside the ex parte judgment and decree, and to be granted unconditional leave to defend the suit.

Issues

  1. Service of summons and plaint
  2. Validity of the decree
  3. Defendants' claim of adverse possession

Reasoning

The defendants were properly served with the summons and plaint, and the decree was valid. The defendants' claim of adverse possession is not supported by the facts.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The 2nd and 4th defendants' notice of motion is dismissed
  • Each party bears its own costs
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