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…DEFENDANT R U L I N G The defendant invoked the discretionary power of this court under Order XX rule 11 (2) of the civil Procedure rules by filing a chamber summons dated 10th September, 2003 in which he sought to liquidate…

…I am not aware of any other provisions in the Civil Procedure Rules which deal with the manner of bringing an application for transfer to the Court.…

…RESPONDENT RULING By a motion on notice dated 15th March, 1989, the plaintiff applied for judgment for Kshs 135,230/- under order XXIV rule 6 Civil Procedure Rules.…

…This application by way of notice of motion is brought to the Court Under Order XXXV Rules 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure rules.…

…Court clerk – Sango R U L I N G Coming under O.9B r. 8 Civil Procedure Rules and S. 3A Civil Procedure Act the now 2nd respondent, one Uwe Meixner, had this main prayer laid before court on 6.6.04: 1.…

…defendant’s own affidavit as adumberated above, this is a case where the defendant is grossly guilty of abusing the process of Court, the defence is one which is absolutely vexatious and must be struck out under the Civil Procedure…

…Rules order VI rule 6.…

…DEFENDANT R U L I N G Under O.38 r 5 of the Civil Procedure Rules this court may at any stage of proceedings upon being satisfied either by Affidavit or otherwise that the defendant with intent to obstruct or delay the execution…

…That defence naturally triggered off an application for summary judgment by the respondents under order 35 rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules.…

…The decision was given on a chamber summons taken out by the defendants under Order 6 rule 13 of the Civil Procedure Rules (the Rules) against the plaintiff for orders that: (1) the plaintiff has no cause of action against…

…It was brought under order XXXVI rule 3A of the Civil Procedure Rules, and section 97 of the Civil Procedure Act. Rule 3A not relevant as this is not a mortgage dispute, and section 97 does not exist.…

…There is no specific provision under order XXXVI of the Kenya Civil Procedure Rules to file proceedings for declaration by originating summons, but under the amended rule 10 of the same order if an originating summons has…

…It would appear from the process server’s report that service was done in accordance with Order V rule 14 of the Civil Procedure Rules which states:- “Where the serving officer, after using all due diligence cannot find the…

…The rule 14 (2) does not require personal service, for comparison only as to where the law requires personal service, it is to be seen that the provisions of Civil Procedure Rule order V rule 9 provides “Wherever it is practicable…

…For example order 5 Civil Procedure Rules dealing with service of summons in ordinary cases dealing with mode of service directs rule 7.…

…There is no such thing as “formal proof” in the Civil Procedure Rules at present. It is an anachronism lingering on from a previous set of rules, and should not be used, as it tends to blur the issues before the court.…

…Such a course of action has analogy in Order 37 Rules 18 and 19 of the Civil Procedure Rules which provide for additional evidence to be taken in cases commenced by Originating Summons supported by affidavit and for the court…

…As order VI rule 4(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules provides, such a defence should be pleaded.…

…motion which is by the two Petitioners herein is brought under Articles 22,23,40,47,60(1), 62,162(2) (b) and 174 of the Constitution, Rules 19 and 23 of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure…

…Rules 2013, Section 3,13 (1,2,3 and 7) of the Environment and Land Court Act (Act No. 19 of 2011), Sections 2,3,4,5,6,7,11,13 and 14 of the Fair Administration Action Rules 2024 and all other enabling provisions of the law…

…motion which is by the two Petitioners herein is brought under Articles 22,23,40,47,60(1), 62,162(2) (b) and 174 of the Constitution, Rules 19 and 23 of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure…

…Rules 2013, Section 3,13 (1,2,3 and 7) of the Environment and Land Court Act (Act No. 19 of 2011), Sections 2,3,4,5,6,7,11,13 and 14 of the Fair Administration Action Rules 2024 and all other enabling provisions of the law…

…The Supporting Affidavit of the Applicant sworn on the 27th day of November, 2017 and filed in court on the even date (hereinafter referred to as "the said Affidavit) offends Order 19 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules,…

…(iv) THAT order 19 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2010 provides as hereunder:- "Every affidavit shall state the description, true place of abode and postal address of the deponent, and if the deponent is a minor shall…

…The Supporting Affidavit of the Applicant sworn on the 27th day of November, 2017 and filed in court on the even date (hereinafter referred to as "the said Affidavit) offends Order 19 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules,…

…(iv) THAT order 19 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2010 provides as hereunder:- "Every affidavit shall state the description, true place of abode and postal address of the deponent, and if the deponent is a minor shall…