Wilson Macharia Kabugi v Equity Bank Limited [2020] KEHC 2195 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2195
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2195 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2020
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant's Application to join 2nd defendantCoramA.MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The application to join the 2nd defendant is allowed.
Facts
The plaintiff sued the defendant for unfreezing his bank account, which had been frozen and made inaccessible. The defendant moved to join a 2nd defendant.
Issues
- Joinder of the 2nd defendant
- Prejudice to the plaintiff
Reasoning
The court ruled that joining the 2nd defendant is necessary to facilitate the just determination of the real dispute between the parties and no prejudice will be occasioned to the plaintiff.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- The 2nd defendant shall be served with the pleadings by the 1st defendant.
- The 2nd defendant shall enter appearance and file a statement of defence within 15 days from the date of service.
- Costs in the cause.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules, Order 1 Rule 3
- Civil Procedure Rules, Order 10
Cases cited (1)
- JMK vs. MWM & Another (2015) e KLR
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