[2006] KEHC 2193 (KLR)
The court granted the Notice of Motion dated 20th March, 2006, specifically in terms of prayer (b), on the condition that evidence of the filing of the intended appeal is provided at the next mention date. The court found that the applicant had satisfied the requirements for the grant of the motion, subject to the...
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- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2193 (KLR)
- Parties
- Appellant: Ephantus Kiruhi; Defendant: Nanyuki Municipal Council
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nyeri
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Civil Case 63 of 1997
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Case / Ruling on Notice of Motion
- Outcome
- Notice of Motion granted in terms of prayer (b), with costs in the cause, subject to production of evidence of filing the intended appeal at the next mention date.
- Legal Topics
- Notice of Motion, Appeal Procedure, Costs Award
- Source Language
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Parties
Ephantus Kiruhi
Appellant
Nanyuki Municipal Council
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil Case / Ruling on Notice of Motion
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Notice of Motion dated 20th March, 2006 should be granted.
- 2 Whether costs should be awarded for the Chamber Summons.
- 3 Whether evidence of filing the intended appeal is necessary for the grant.
Ratio Decidendi
The court granted the Notice of Motion dated 20th March, 2006, specifically in terms of prayer (b), on the condition that evidence of the filing of the intended appeal is provided at the next mention date. The court found that the applicant had satisfied the requirements for the grant of the motion, subject to the production of evidence of the intended appeal. Costs of the Chamber Summons were awarded in the cause, reflecting the principle that costs follow the event unless otherwise ordered.
Court Disposition
Notice of Motion granted in terms of prayer (b), with costs in the cause, subject to production of evidence of filing the intended appeal at the next mention date.
Orders
- Notice of Motion dated 20th March, 2006 granted in terms of prayer (b).
- Costs of the Chamber Summons awarded in the cause.
Full Case Text
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12 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA
AT NYERI
Civil Case 63 of 1997
EPHANTUS KIRUHI……………………...........................................……………APPELLANT
Versus
NANYUKI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL………….................................……………DEFENDANT
RULING
Having carefully considered what has been brought before me during the hearing of this Notice of motion dated 20th March, 2006, the same is hereby granted in terms of prayer (b); with costs of the said Chamber Summons in the cause, provided evidence of the filing of the said intended appeal is available at the mention of this case before me on 25the July, 2006.
Dated this 15th day of June, 2006.
J. M. KHAMONI
JUDGE