MNM v NWK [2019] KEHC 1673 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1673
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 1673 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 December 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Embu Senior Resident MagistrateCorampresiding judge
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the respondent's further affidavit is struck out.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellant for maintenance and the determination of a civil appeal. The appellant filed a memorandum of appeal against the judgment.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred by failing to consider the appellant's evidence and proceed in a biased manner.
- Whether the respondent's further affidavit was improperly filed without leave of the court.
Reasoning
The trial court's ruling was based on a further affidavit filed without leave of the court, which was procedurally unfair. The appellant was not given an opportunity to prepare his arguments.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The respondent's further affidavit is struck out.
- The application for transfer of land is dismissed.
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