M’nyeri M’rinkuri v Bernard Gitari Mugera & 5 others [2020] KEHC 3094 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3094
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3094 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2020
AI Summary
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to hear grounds of opposition before proceeding with other hearings.CoramP. M. NJOROGE
Holding
Grounds of opposition are to be considered in the main suit or application.
Facts
No specific material facts provided in the judgment.
Issues
- Grounds of opposition vs preliminary objections
- Substitution of respondent
Reasoning
The court ruled that conflating grounds of opposition with preliminary objections is incorrect and grounds of opposition are always considered in the main suit or application.
Outcome
The applicant's oral application is denied.
Orders
- Applicant to file written submissions within 14 days
- Respondents to file written submissions within 14 days after receipt of the applicant's submissions
- Substitution of respondent by notice of motion dated 18th August, 2017 is allowed
- Ignatius Mutegi Muga to be properly served within the next 10 days
- Parties to come to court for directions on 21.10.2020
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