Muriela Shirandula Sanya v Vincent Osundwa Makokha [2017] KEHC 2679 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2679
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2679 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 2017
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for setting aside judgment and setting the suit for hearing on meritsCoramS. Mukanya
Holding
The application is allowed, the judgment is set aside, and the suit is set for full hearing before the ELC Court at Kakamega.
Facts
The applicant purchased 2 acres of land from the respondent, but was not served with the summons to enter appearance and the plaint. The respondent claims the applicant was served at Insteel Company Limited in Nairobi, but the applicant denies this.
Issues
- Service of summons
- Knowledge of suit
Reasoning
The court finds that the applicant was not aware of the suit and was not served with the summons and plaint, leading to a lack of knowledge of the suit. The court gives the applicant the benefit of the doubt.
Outcome
Application allowed, judgment set aside, suit set for hearing on merits
Orders
- Judgment set aside
- Suit set for full hearing before ELC Court at Kakamega
Remedies
- Full hearing on merits
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
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