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…Mwenesi, for the appellant, argued before us that the learned judge (Githinji J.) erred in striking out the defence and he propounded his argument on the basis that Order Vi rule 13(1) (a) of the Civil Procedure Rules does…

…Order V1 rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Rules is clear. Any allegation of fact made by a party in this pleading shall be deemed to be admitted by the opposite party unless it is traversed by that party in his pleading.…

…The applications before me are made under order XLI, Rule 4(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules and Inherent powers of this court.…

…“Court” is defined in the Civil Procedure Act as the High Court or a subordinate Court, acting in the exercise of its civil jurisdiction. A Tribunal is not a subordinate court.…

…At the same time the plaint was filed the plaintiff filed a Chamber Summons under "Order XXVI rules (sic) 5 Civil Procedure Rules as amended (sic) and Order XXXIX rules 1, 2 & 3 Civil Procedure Rules as amended (sic) and…

…section 3A Civil Procedure Act Laws of Kenya."…

…On 18th November, 1983, the 2nd respondent, who is the wife of the 1st respondent, made an application under section 80 of the Civil Procedure Act for a review of the said judgment dated 25th May, 1979, on the grounds that…

…However, we would observe that under section 80 of the Civil Procedure Code, as we shall point out herein later, any person, though not a party to the suit, whose direct interest is being affected by the judgment therein…

…That was a fact which we think was relevant in determining whether or not the appellant’s suit was a fit case for dismissal under 0.IXB rule 4(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules.…

…The application was expressed to be brought under 0.1XB rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules and S.3A of the Civil Procedure Act, (Cap 21 Laws of Kenya).…

…CASE NO. 330 OF 1991) ************************** JUDGMENT OF COURT The award filed in the superior court on 7th December, 1992 was not signed by all the persons who made it as is required by rule 10 of Order XLV of the Civil…

…Procedure Rules.…

…Civil Procedure Rules, Order 6 Rule 13 3. Civil Procedure Rules, Order 35 rules 1 and 2 4. Registered Land Act, (Cap 300) section 30(f) 5. Land Title Acts Cap 282 6. Land Title Court Ordinance, Cap 143, 1926 7.…

…The Respondent, however, filled a Notice of Motion on February 15, 1982, seeking that the defence be struck out as disclosing no reasonable answer to the claim, under order 6 Rule 13 of the Civil Procedure Rules, and summary…

…These actions fall under as 61 and 62 of the Civil Procedure Act and they are limited to public nuisance and public charity.…

…That a relator action was required in the specific action concerning a public charity as provided for by the Civil Procedure Act, was reiterated in the case of Wakf Commissioners v Mohamed bin Umeya bin Abdulmajid bin Mwijabu…

…There is no point of law raised within the meaning of Section 72 of the Civil Procedure Act (Cap 21).…

…Seventeen days after the judgment, however, Mr Macharia filed a summons in chambers expressed to be under Order IX B rule 8 Civil Procedure Rules asking for the judgment and order of June 11, 1979 to be set aside.…

…Directions under Order 51 Civil Procedure Rules having not been given or dispensed with the hearing should not have taken place; 3. Mr Justice J S Patel had failed to exercise his discretion judicially.…

…That the judgment of the trial court does not comply with the provisions of order 20 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules as the Learned Magistrate failed to identify the issues for determination and also failed to give reasons…

…However, if this was the only problem, this court can rewrite the judgment (See Section 78 of the Civil Procedure Act).…

…According to section 2 of the Civil Procedure Act (cap 21): “legal representative” means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person ….”…

…A question might arise as to whether any person is or is not the legal representative of the deceased appellant and then the appropriate court would have to decide it: see order XXIII rules 5 and 10 Civil Procedure Rules.…

…Even then a decision on setting aside an exparte judgment is entirely within the discretion of the presiding Court which discretion remains unfettered; See order IX A rule 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules which provides that…

…In this regard, the main concern of the Court is to do justice to the parties and it will not impose conditions on itself to fetter the wide discretion which the Civil Procedure Rules gives to it.…

…By a chamber summons under Order 39 rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Rules the respondent sought an order for injunction against the appellant to restrain it from in any way interfering with the quiet enjoyment and possession…

…Subsequent to the respondent's substantive originating summons, the appellant filed its grounds of opposition and took out a motion on notice under sections 3A, 6 and 7 of the Civil Procedure Act and Order VI rule 13 (1)(…

…Procedure Rules.…

…The foundation is section 68 of the Civil Procedure Act, but the decision of this Court’s predecessor in Baker v Rush, which analyses the meaning of a preliminary decree, is of importance, as having declared the law which…

…Procedure Act, ordered in addition, interest to be paid on the principal sum again at the rate of 14%.…

…Judgment should only have been given for this latter sum and any interest which the learned judge could award under section 26 of the Civil Procedure Act.…

…On the 27th February, 1990, the appellant filed a chamber summons under order VI rule 13(1)(a) of the Civil Procedure Rules praying for an order that: “The respondent/plaintiff’s suit be struck out as it discloses no reasonable…

…Mr Wasuna who also argued the application before the judge pointed out that they could not have filed a supporting affidavit because that was not allowed by order VI rule 13(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules.…

…An appeal will be dismissed pursuant to Order 42 rule 35(1)(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules in two situations.…

…According to section 2 of the Civil Procedure Act (cap 21) “Legal representative” means a person who in law represents the estate of a deceased person ...”…

…A question might arise as to whether any person is or is not the legal representative of the deceased appellant and then the appropriate court would have to decide it: See O XXIII rules 5 and 10 Civil Procedure Rules.”…