[2022] KEHC 1443 (KLR)

[2022] KEHC 1443 (KLR)

The High Court found that the ex parte judgment entered against the appellants was irregular and unenforceable due to procedural lapses, including lack of proper service of summons and notice of entry of judgment, and failure to conduct a proof of debt. The execution process was also found to be irregular and in...

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Citation
[2022] KEHC 1443 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Syrilla A. Barasa; Appellant: Stella Nyarotso Barasa; Appellant: Collins Chitinde Barasa; Respondent: Margaret Aseka Barasa
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kakamega
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Civil Appeal 110 of 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal_allowed
Judges
BA Mitullah
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgment, Execution of Decrees, Service of Process, Auctioneer Liability, Estate Debts, Locus Standi in Estate Matters
Source Language
en
Civil Procedure Land and Property Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgment Execution of Decrees Service of Process Auctioneer Liability Estate Debts Locus Standi in Estate Matters

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Parties

Syrilla A. Barasa

Appellant

Stella Nyarotso Barasa

Appellant

Collins Chitinde Barasa

Appellant

Margaret Aseka Barasa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the ex parte judgment entered against the appellants was regular and enforceable.
  2. 2 Whether the appellants were properly served with summons and notice of entry of judgment.
  3. 3 Whether the execution process, including attachment and sale of property, complied with the Civil Procedure Rules and Auctioneers Act.

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court found that the ex parte judgment entered against the appellants was irregular and unenforceable due to procedural lapses, including lack of proper service of summons and notice of entry of judgment, and failure to conduct a proof of debt. The execution process was also found to be irregular and in breach of both the Civil Procedure Rules and the Auctioneers Act, as the required steps of proclamation, attachment, and sale were not properly observed, and the judgment debtors were not afforded the statutory opportunity to pay. The respondent failed to demonstrate locus standi to sue on behalf of the estate, as there was no evidence she was an administrator. The objector's...

Court Disposition

appeal_allowed

Orders

  • The ex parte judgment dated 7th December 2016 is set aside.
  • The warrant of execution issued on 8th February 2017 is set aside.