Mohamed Munye Omar v Shee Athman Shee (Civil Appeal 129 of 2013) [2015] KEHC 6399 (KLR) (5 March 2015) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6399
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 6399 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from an ex parte judgmentCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The ex parte judgment is set aside, and the case is referred back to the Mombasa Chief Magistrate's Court for hearing by another Magistrate.
Facts
Appellant Mohamed Munye Omar was sued by his landlord, Respondent Shee Athman Shee, for alleged rent arrears. The case was heard ex parte as Appellant was not present.
Issues
- Was there an error in relying on Order 19 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules?
- What are the effects of a defective Memorandum of Appearance?
- Was there merit in Appellant's application to set aside the ex parte judgment?
Reasoning
The court found that there was no evidence of service by registered post, and the process server's report was not sufficient. The ex parte judgment was irregular.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Ruling in Mombasa CMCC No. 121 of 2012 set aside ex debito justitiae
- Case referred back to the Mombasa Chief Magistrate's Court for hearing by another Magistrate
- Appellant to file another Memorandum of Appearance showing his correct address of service within 21 days
Remedies
- Setting aside the ex parte judgment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Order 6 Rule 6 (2)
Cases cited (1)
- PETER GICHUKI KING’ARA v INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION & 2 OTHERS [2014]
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