Charles Odongo Ng’on v Paul Odhiambo Adiema [Suing as the legal representative of the estate of Phabian Ochieng Odhiambo- deceased] [2021] KEHC 13696 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13696
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 13696 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks to reinstate application and set aside exparte ordersCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The application is dismissed, and the applicant is ordered to deposit the decretal amount in an interest-earning bank account within 30 days.
Facts
Appellant/applicant sought orders for release of motor vehicle, stay of execution, and extension of time. Respondent opposed the application.
Issues
- Whether the application is misconceived, mischievous, and wanting in merit
- Whether the applicant's right to be heard stood duly accorded and spent
Reasoning
The court found the application to be misconceived and not in the interests of justice. The applicant's failure to attend court was a clear failure to exercise due diligence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Order to deposit decretal amount in an interest-earning bank account within 30 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Order 50 Rule 6
- Order 51 Rule 1
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- RWW vs. EKW [2019] eKLR
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