Metra Investments Limited v Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited & 2 others [2019] KEHC 12433 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12433
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 12433 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2019
AI Summary
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for entry of judgment against the 3rd respondent for failure to file a defenceCoramW. A. OKWANY
Holding
The application is granted, and an order for entry of judgment against the 3rd respondent is made.
Facts
The 3rd respondent, the Principal Registrar of Titles, entered appearance but refused to file a defence after being served with the summons. The 2nd respondent opposed the application, arguing that service was not properly effected.
Issues
- Service of summons on the 3rd respondent
- Failure to file a defence
Reasoning
The court considers the application and the opposition, and finds that the service of the summons was not in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and the Government Proceedings Act.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Order for entry of judgment against the 3rd respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Government Proceedings Act
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