National Bank of Kenya Limited v Ali Mohammed Abdi & 2 others [2016] KEHC 1269 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1269
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1269 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2016
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TypeAmendment of PleadingsPostureAppeal from a decision to deny leave to amend pleadingsCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
Leave is granted to the 1st and 2nd Defendant to file Amended Statement of Defence and Counterclaim
Facts
The Plaintiff sought to amend its pleadings and file counterclaims, while the 1st and 2nd Defendants opposed the amendments citing delay in filing.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiffs' amendments should be allowed
- Whether the Defendants' opposition to the amendments is valid due to delay
Reasoning
The Court grants leave to amend the pleadings as the amendments are not prejudicial to the other party and the delay in filing is not due to the Defendants' actions.
Outcome
Leave granted
Orders
- Amended Statement of Defence and Counterclaim filed by the 1st and 2nd Defendants
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