Court decisions & case law

Judgment[1998] KECA 14118 October 1998

DAIMA BANK LIMITED & 2 OTHERS v K. H. OSMOND

Court of Appeal at Nairobi

Judgment[1998] KECA 234 October 1998

VIHIGA MILLERS & HIGHES LTD v NIFREDA MUDOLA

Court of Appeal at NairobiMbogholi Msagha,JUDGE APPEAL,Amolo,KiageCase number Civil Application 23 of 1998

Division and case type: CivilCase number Civil Application

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI Civil Appli 23 of 1998 VIHIGA MILLERS & HIGHES LTD ...........................................................................APPELLANT AND NIFREDA MUDOLA................................................................................................RESPONDENT

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 431 October 1998

In Re Law Society of Kenya [1998] KEHC 43 (KLR)

High Court at MombasaOnyango Chief Litigation Counsel,Gikandi,Gikandi together Mr,Gikandiand Mr,Lumatete Learned Counsel,Hallet,Lumatete,Onyango,Campbell,Gikandisays,Onyango learned Chief Litigation,Onyango theLearned Chief LitigationCivil Appli 141 of 1998

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appli

both only saythat appeal lies to the Court of Appeal as of right from adecision of the High Court on order given under prerogativeorders. The application is supported by the affidavit of JonahKip Ngeno, a State Counsel in Mombasa sworn on 24-9-98.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 11030 September 1998

CONTINENTAL DEVELOPERS LTD v SAUTI HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

High Court at Nairobime on,Mitambo,Gatonye,Ogano,Rachi,Rachi applicant Mr,Rachi Applicant,Kariuki,Mitambo Defendant,Mitambo We,Gatonye says Co,Gatonye They,Gatonye Give,Rachu,Rao,Gatonye last Friday,Gatonye serve Mr,Muruthi,Koyoko,MitiamboCase number Civil Case 933 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (NAIROBI LAW COURTS) Civil Case 933 of 1996 CONTINENTAL DEVELOPERS LTD............................................................. PLAINTIFF VERSUS SAUTI HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD................................

application succeedsAllowed2 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 17930 September 1998

CONTINENTAL DEVELOPERS LTD v SAUTI HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

High Court at Nairobiit was fully paid on condition that out of theloan of shs,Gatonye,Mitambo,Ogano,Rachi,Rachi applicant Mr,Rachi Applicant,Kariuki,Kariuki Mr,Mitambo Defendant,Mitambo We,Gatonye says Co,Rachi proceed Mr,Gatonye They,Gatonye Give,Rachu,Rao,Gatonye last Friday,Rachi We,Rao If,Gatonye serve Mr,Rao absent Mr,Muruthi,Koyoko,MitiamboCivil Case 933 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

application succeedsAllowed2 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 23520 September 1998

KENYA POWER & LIGHTING CO. LTD v NJILUX MOTORS LTD

High Court at NairobiNjunguCIVIL CASE NO. 1887 OF 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 1887 OF 1994 KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY LTD........................................PLAINTIFF versus NJILUX MOTORS LIMITED............................................................................DEFENDANT R U L I N G This is an application by Notice of Motion under order 41 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules for an order that there be a stay of execution of the decree/order of this court dated 21st May, 1998 pend

appeal succeedsAllowed3 min read

Judgment[1998] KECA 19327 August 1998

E. A. Building Society Limited v A.C.A. D'souza & another

Court of Appeal at MombasaJudge pursuant Rule,Judge Judge,Judge made under Rule,Judge confined Rule,Judge imposing VAT,JUDGE APPEAL,AnjarwallaCase number Civil Appeal (Application) 59 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

decision of a single Judge (Shah, J.A.). On the 31st January, 1998, the learned single Judge made an order which, inter alia, awarded VAT at 15% to the bill of costs which had been taxed by a Deputy Registrar of the court at Mombasa at the total sum of Shs.15,635/=.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 2019 August 1998

TITO KINYAMBU v KAMSONS LIMITED

High Court at Nairobime to guide the courtCIVIL CASE NO. 3312 OF 1990

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 3312 OF 1990 TITO KINYAMBU.........................................................PLAINTIFF VERSUS KAMSONS LIMITED.....................................................DEFENDANT R U L I N G This is an application by way of chamber summons under section 3A of the Civil Procedure Act for an order that the rate of interest awarded in the judgment for the sum of Kshs 65,000/- be compounded.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 24421 July 1998

FRANCIS MWANGI v SIMON K. WAIHWA

High Court at NairobiCIVIL CASE NO. 1534 OF 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 1534 OF 1997 FRANCIS MWANGI.......................................................PLAINTIFF versus SIMON K.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 25612 July 1998

N W v M M

High Court at NairobiCIVIL APPEAL NO. 335 OF 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL APPEAL NO. 335 OF 1997 N W...........................................................APPLICANT versus M M.........................................................RESPONDENT R U L I N G There is a Divorce petition still pending for hearing between the parties herein, before the S.

appeal succeedsAllowed3 min read

Judgment[1998] KECA 3415 June 1998

Calistus Ochieno Oyalo & 4 others v Aoko & another

Court of Appeal at KisumuJUDGE APPEAL,AOKOCase number Civil Appeal 130 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT KISUMU CIVIL APPEAL 130 OF 1996 CALISTUS OCHIENO OYALO suing as next friend 1. SYLIVIA OCHIENO OYALO 2.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 1838 June 1998

Ahmed Rashid Jibril v East African Television Network Ltd & 6 others

High Court at NairobiGladys Boss SholleiCase number Civil Case 662 of 1998

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 662 OF 1998 AHMED RASHID JIBRIL..............................................PLAINTIFF VERSUS EAST AFRICAN TELEVISION NETWORK LTD...........................................................1ST DEFENDANT SAM KRUSCHEV SHOLLEI........................................2ND DEFENDANT GLADYS BOSS SHOLLEI............................................3RD DEFENDANT AFRICA BROADCASTING LIMITED.........................4TH DEFENDANT WILFRED DA

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Judgment[1998] KECA 28026 May 1998

Blueshield Insurance Co. Ltd v Raymond Buuri M'rimberia

Court of Appeal at NairobiMoijo Ole Keiwua,JUDGE APPEAL,Alice Muthoni Wahomean,Mary Kiarie,Kiariedid,KiarieCase number Civil Appeal 107 of 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: SHAH J.A. (IN CHAMBERS) CIVIL APPLICATION NO.

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Judgment[1998] KECA 22818 May 1998

ELEGANT SERVICE STATION & GARAGE LIMITED v KOBIL PETROLEUM LIMITED & ANOTHER

Court of Appeal at NairobiJUDGE APPEALCIVIL APPEAL NO. 293 OF 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: AKIWUMI, TUNOI & LAKHA, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO. 293 OF 1997 BETWEEN ELEGANT SERVICE STATION & GARAGE LIMITED .......................................APPELLANT AND KOBIL PETROLEUM LIMITED EXCELATHON LIMITED ..................................RESPONDENTS (An Appeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Justice J.M.

appeal is struck outDismissed1 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 11428 April 1998

Daniel Mugo Kamuruana v Mbogo Mruambui

High Court at NairobiMogiri,Njiru,Njeru Njiru,KisebuCase number Civil Case 244 of 1992

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

not able to proceed with the suit in the absence of the plaintiff, I dismiss the plaintiffs suit under order 1XB rule 4 of Civil Procedure Rules with costs to the defendant E. Njiru present 22.10.97 Mr.

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Judgment[1998] KECA 1256 April 1998

Samuel Ngure Gathii v Josephine Wanjiru Mbugua

Court of Appeal at NairobiJuma,JUDGE APPEAL,JusticeCase number Civil Appeal 292 of 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: OMOLO, SHAH & PALL, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO. 292 OF 1997 BETWEEN SAMUEL NGURE GATHII.......................................APPELLANT AND JOSEPHINE WANJIRU MBUGUA................................RESPONDENT (Being an appeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Hon.

appeal is allowedAllowed6 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 24330 March 1998

KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD v IGNATIUS IRIGA NDERI

High Court at Nairobime an application by way of Notice of Motion under OrderCIVIL CASE NO 1557 OF 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO 1557 OF 1996 KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD......................................PLAINTIFF -versusIGNATIUS IRIGA NDERI.........................................................DEFENDANT R U L I N G The plaintiff sued the defendant claiming a sum of Kshs. 29,685,145.45 said to be monies paid by the plaintiff for and on behalf of and to the use of the defendant at the latter’s request.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 3425 March 1998

PETER NGANGA MUIRURI v CREDIT (K) LIMITED

High Court at NairobiHayanga,Judge HayangaCase number Civil Case 3665 of 1991

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

Wamalwa & Company Advocates were not able to meet those requirements. They had to get the Order varied so that they can use another Bank.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 24823 March 1998

AHMED MEERA SHIAB DEEN v MARY WANGUI

High Court at NairobiCIVIL CASE NO. 1376 OF 1995

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 1376 OF 1995 AHMED MEERA SHIAB DEEN.....................................PLAINTIFF versus MARY WANGUI..............................................................DEFENDANT R U L I N G The defendant/applicant has moved the court by way of Chamber Summons under Order 9A Rule 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules for an order that the ex-parte judgment entered in default of defence on 19th March, 1996 be set aside and that she be al

application hereby succeedsAllowed1 min read

Judgment[1997] KECA 33214 December 1997

John Githinji Wangondu v Raphael Gitau Njau & 5 others

Court of Appeal at NairobiKuloba,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 241 of 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: LAKHA, PALL, JJ.A. & BOSIRE, AG.J.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO.

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