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Fredrick Kiritu t/a Saatchi Kabiro & Associates v Turn-O Metal Engineering Limited [2016] KEHC 8235 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 8235 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8235
Citation
[2016] KEHC 8235 (KLR)
Decided
8 June 2016
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a previous dismissal of the suitCoramOgola
Holding

The court orders made on 18th July 2014 are set aside, and the suit is reinstated.

Facts

The plaintiff, Fredrick Kiritu, failed to attend court when the defendant's application was listed for hearing. He claimed he was not served with the application or hearing notice.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff was properly served with the application
  2. Whether the plaintiff was heard in the previous dismissal of the suit

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff was not heard in the previous dismissal due to improper service and lack of opportunity to present his case.

Outcome

The suit is reinstated.

Orders

  • The orders made on 18th July 2014 are set aside.
  • The suit is reinstated.

Remedies

  • The plaintiff is awarded the costs of the application.
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