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A Kenyan court held that depositing a title deed as security creates an informal charge, but the winning party cannot sell the land without
A Machakos court froze all changes to Easy Prestige Estate's contested open space but refused to order demolition or handover until the full
Missing an appeal deadline doesn't mean the end; the court can grant an extension if you offer security and demonstrate good faith.
Creditors cannot seize your personal property just because you live with a debtor; you must prove ownership to stop the action.
Serious illness is a valid ground for a court to release a judgment debtor from civil prison, provided conditions are met.
If a court makes a simple math mistake in your judgment, you can successfully challenge it through a review application.
If procedural delays are caused by the court system, the High Court may prevent your appeal from being dismissed.
Explaining why your case was delayed can prevent the court from dismissing your lawsuit.
If a court makes a clear, accidental mistake in a judgment, you can apply to have it corrected to reflect the judge's true intention.
To successfully challenge asset attachment, you must provide concrete proof of ownership, not just a simple inventory.
Filing a lawsuit in the wrong location doesn't automatically invalidate it; the court has the power to transfer it.
A court can overturn a dismissal if the proper procedural steps, like giving notice to parties, were not followed.
Courts in Kenya generally cannot extend the statutory time limit to file a lawsuit for land claims, even if you discover the issue later.
Courts in Kenya can correct simple typos or clerical errors in their final judgments to ensure the official record is accurate.
If you miss an appeal deadline, the High Court of Kenya may grant an extension if you can prove the delay was due to genuine hardship.
If a case is dismissed due to inactivity, you may be able to get it reinstated if proper notice wasn't given or if the dismissal was procedu
To sue without paying court fees, you must prove you are truly indigent, not just that you own property.
If a court makes a simple clerical error in a ruling, you can apply to have it corrected under the Civil Procedure Act.
To freeze a defendant's assets, you must prove they *intended* to obstruct justice, not just that they moved their office.
Courts can fix simple mistakes in court judgments, but you cannot use this rule to change a judge's decision on legal costs.
Settling a borrower's debt doesn't automatically release a guarantor from liability or waive court-awarded interest and costs.
If assets attached during debt collection belong to a separate company, the debt holder must prove otherwise quickly.
If you delay your appeal and fail to pay rent, the court can force you to make extra deposits or face immediate eviction.
Courts generally won't dismiss a lawsuit unless the claims are completely hopeless, giving plaintiffs a chance to prove their case.
To pause debt collection while appealing, you must prove you will suffer major loss and file your request without unnecessary delay.