Mwiva (Suing as the Legal Representative and Administrator of the Estate of Charles Kyengo Kyungu - Deceased) v Musyoka (Civil Case E020 of 2020) [2026] KEMC 14 (KLR) (3 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 14
- Citation
- [2026] KEMC 14 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2026
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for setting aside ex parte judgment and granting leave to come on recordCoramWaki
Holding
The application is dismissed, the judgment in default is maintained, and the defendant is ordered to pay costs.
Facts
The defendant was not served with summons to enter appearance and pleadings, and the plaintiff has a defense raising triable issues.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was served with summons
- Whether the application is made without unreasonable delay
- Whether the orders sought are in the interest of justice
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant was not served with summons and that the application was not made without unreasonable delay. The court also found that the orders sought are in the interest of justice.
Outcome
Application dismissed, judgment in default maintained, costs awarded to the plaintiff.
Orders
- Application dismissed
- Judgment in default maintained
- Defendant pays costs
Remedies
- Defendant pays costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Gerphas Alphonse Odhiambo v Felix Adiego (2006) eKLR
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