Kemusalt Packers Production Ltd v Paul Charo Mukoko [2017] KEHC 4612 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4612
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4612 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision dismissing an application to set aside a default judgmentCoramHON. P.J.O. OTIENO
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the trial court's decision is set aside. The matter is re-opened for the defendant to lead evidence.
Facts
The defendant failed to attend court and lead evidence on a date fixed for defence hearing, leading to a default judgment. The defendant filed a statement of defence admitting the occurrence of the accident but denying negligence.
Issues
- Whether the trial court was right in finding that the defendant was served.
- Whether the defendant had a triable issue that necessitated the right to be heard even where there had been a blunder leading to default.
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant had a triable issue and was served, but failed to attend court, leading to a default judgment. The court held that the defendant should not benefit on costs.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The decision is set aside
- The matter is re-opened for the defendant to lead evidence
Remedies
- The defendant is ordered to bear their own costs
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