[2023] KEHC 19287 (KLR)

[2023] KEHC 19287 (KLR)

The court exercised its discretion to ensure orderly proceedings by directing that the application and order be served upon the respondent within seven days, and that the respondent file a response within fourteen days of service. The court further set a mention date for directions, thereby upholding the principles...

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Citation
[2023] KEHC 19287 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Respondent: Everlyn Mwakha
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Miscellaneous Criminal Application E241 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Interlocutory Ruling
Outcome
interlocutory orders granted
Judges
DR Kavedza
Legal Topics
Notice of Motion, Service of Process, Interlocutory Orders
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Notice of Motion Service of Process Interlocutory Orders

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Everlyn Mwakha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Interlocutory Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the application and order should be served upon the respondent within a specified period.
  2. 2 Whether the respondent should be granted time to file a response upon service.
  3. 3 Whether the matter should be set for mention for further directions.

Ratio Decidendi

The court exercised its discretion to ensure orderly proceedings by directing that the application and order be served upon the respondent within seven days, and that the respondent file a response within fourteen days of service. The court further set a mention date for directions, thereby upholding the principles of fair hearing and efficient case management.

Court Disposition

interlocutory orders granted

Orders

  • The application and order of this court to be served upon the respondent within seven (7) days and not later than 7/7/2023.
  • The respondent to file a response upon service within 14 days and not later than 21/7/2023.