Court decisions & case law

Judgment[2007] KEHC 14146 December 2007

Judgment[2007] KEHC 8036 December 2007

BEJA MNYIKA BEJA v ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA

High Court at Nairobime is the Chamber Summons dated,Milimo,Annan,Mulimo,Milimo Applicant

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsPetition

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (NAIROBI LAW COURTS) Misc Appli 1249 of 2007 BEJA MNYIKA BEJA……………………….…………..APPLICANT Versus ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA……...…RESPONDENT RULING Before me is the Chamber Summons dated 23rd November 2007 brought by Beja Mnyika Beja against the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) in which the Applicant seeks:- (1) To be exempted from serving notice on the Registrar in terms of Order 53 Rule 1(3) Civil Procedure Rules (2) That the court do

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Judgment[2002] KEHC 89617 November 2002

GURDARSHAN SINGH v C.K. VIRDEE J.S. VIRDEE

High Court at NairobiShieldsCase number Civil Appeal 116 of 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL APPEAL NO. 116 OF 1993 GURDARSHAN SINGH ………………………..APPELLANT VERSUS C.K.

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Judgment[1999] KECA 368 August 1999

MAJOR JOSEPH MWETERI IGWETA v s MUKIRA M'ETHARE ) ATTORNEY GENERAL

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEALCIVIL APPEAL NO.53 OF 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI CIVIL APPEAL NO.53 OF 1993 MAJOR JOSEPH MWETERI IGWETA.............................APPELLANT VERSUS 1. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL...........................................................RESPONDENTS (Being an appeal from the ruling of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Justice Shields) dated 25th October, 1990 in H.C.C.A.

application is dismissedDismissed1 min read

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[1996] KECA 1422 December 1996

Carter & Sons Ltd v Kenya Finance Corporation Limited & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEAL,Kowade,Regeru,SharmaCase number Civil Appeal 62 of 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KWACH, TUNOI & SHAH, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO. 62 OF 1993 BETWEEN CARTER & SONS LTD...................................................................APPELLANT AND 1.

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Judgment[1996] KECA 1832 June 1996

Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd v Fisco(Kenya) Limited & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 109 of 1995

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: AKIWUMI, TUNOI & SHAH, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL (APPLICATION) NO. 109 OF 1995 BETWEEN KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD ...............................

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Judgment[1996] KECA 18626 March 1996

Mwanzi Road Properties Ltd v Maina Muchiri & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEAL,Marna Muchiri,Ougo,Ougo before Bosire,KirundiCase number Civil Application 69 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI CORAM: KWACH, OMOLO & AKIWUMI, JJ.A. NAI.70 OF 1996 BETWEEN MWANZI ROAD PROPERTIES LIMITED…..……………..APPLICANT AND MAINA MUCHIRI GILBERT ROAD PROPERTIES LIMITED……………..RESPONDENTS (Application for a stay of execution of the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Mr.

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Judgment[1995] KECA 16517 October 1995

Macharia v Mungai

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,judge Plot No,JUDGE APPEALCivil Appeal 85 of 1990

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

Macharia v Mungai (Civil Appeal 85 of 1990) [1995] KECA 165 (KLR) (18 October 1995) (Judgment) G.K. Macharia & another v Lucy N.

Appeal dismissedDismissed16 min read

Judgment[1994] KECA 11721 April 1994

Moi v Matiba; Electoral Commission & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiJUDGE APPEAL,Inmadar,Inamdar,Matiba,Kariuki,Kariuki being Re WhitleyCivil Appeal 176 of 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

prospective petitioner is to strictly adhere to and observe the rules prescribed in the procedure in order to be able to enjoy the rights to which he is entitled under the Constitution. So if the petitioner has failed to meet any obligation which happens to be of a mandatory nature then it will equally defeat the purpose of the Constitution and the Act if the breach of the mandatory obligation is viewed with a blind eye.

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Judgment[1993] KECA 5715 December 1993

King Woolen Mills Ltd (formerly known as Manchester Outfitters Suiting Di v ision Ltd &

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEALCivil Appeal 55 of 1993

Division and case type: Anti-CorruptionCivil Appeal

company and that the respondents would hold the Deed Plan, when released, to the Order of the Acceptances. As this letter is also relevant in the negotiations, I reproduce it’s contents hereunder:- “East African Acceptances Ltd Stanbank House Nairobi Dear Sirs, Galot Industries Ltd Purchase of LR Nos 1337 and 1338/2.

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Judgment[1993] KEHC 2020 September 1993

PRUDENTIAL FINANCE LIMITED v JOHNSON NGANGA MBUGUA

High Court at NairobiDugdale,Bunei,Kariuki,Mutua,Mbugua,WilsonKipkoti Managing Director,Kipkoti,Wilson Kipkoti,NgugiCase number Civil Suit 3512 of 1990

Division and case type: CivilCivil Suit

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI MILIMANI LAW COURTS Civil Suit 3512 of 1990 PRUDENTIAL FINANCE LIMITED........................... PLAINTIFF VERSUS JOHNSON NGANGA MBUGUA............................DEFENDANT

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Judgment[1993] KECA 7521 January 1993

Bernard M. Mbithi v Mombasa Municipal Council & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 3 of 1992

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

This is one of the exceptions to the general rule that a party against whom an ex parte order has been made, can apply to the Court which made the order to set it aside. The Court of Appeal in England in the case of Cozens v North Devon Hospital Management Committee [1966] 2 All ER 799, held that althought it was a general principle in regard to ex parte orders that the party affected by the order could apply for it to be discharged, yet it would be contrary to the intention of the Limitatio

Appeal failsDismissed19 min read

Judgment[1991] KECA 828 August 1991

Bandali t/a Shimoni Enterprises v Wills

Court of Appeal at MalindiShields,judge High CourtCase number Civil Application 12 of 1991

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

Court for want of prosecution be set aside. The learned judge while setting aside the dismissal order declined an application for leave to appeal without assigning any reasons.

Application dismissedDismissed8 min read

Judgment[1991] KECA 1331 July 1991

Mangi v Munyiri & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShieldsCase number Civil Appeal 143 of 1990

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

Mangi v Munyiri & another Court of Appeal, at Nairobi August 1, 1991 Masime, Cockar & Muli JJ A Civil Appeal No 143 of 1990 (Appeal from the Judgment and Decree of the High Court at Nairobi, Mr Justice Shields J, dated 9th November 1989 in HCCC No 1413 of 1989) Equity - equitable remedies - specific performance - matters the courts will consider in granting such remedy. Land Law - sale of land - rescission of an agreement for sale on account of the purchaser failing to complete the transaction

Appeal dismissedDismissed15 min read

Judgment[1990] KECA 2519 February 1990

MUNGA CONCRETE WORKS LTD v INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD

Court of Appeal at NairobiJudge specifically holds HCCC,JUDGE APPEAL,KariukiCivil Case No 3131 of 1988

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL APPEAL 18 OF 89 Munga Concrete Works Ltd.......................appellant v Industrial Development Bank Ltd..............respondent Judgment. The background facts giving rise to this appeal can be stated briefly.

appeal is allowedAllowed6 min read

Judgment[1989] KECA 4816 November 1989

Owners of the Motor Vessel “Lillian S" v Caltex Oil

Court of Appeal at MombasaAct,Bosire,JUDGE APPEAL,Inamdar,Alexander,Satchu,Kariuki,Saliarelis,Tsakiris,PLSCivil Appeal 50 of 1989

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

That evidence so far as it was adduced by the respondent fell foul of the requirements of rule 5 of Order 75: it failed to establish that the appellant was “the relevant “person”. The upshot of that is that the High Court did not have admiralty jurisdiction and the respondent was not entitled to invoke that jurisdiction.

Appeal allowedAllowed77 min read

Judgment[1987] KECA 21 April 1987

Virginia Edith Wambui Otieno v Joash Ochieng Ougo & Omolo Siranga

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,Bosire,we ask Judges,disqualify JudgesCivil Appeal 31 of 1987

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI CIVIL APPEAL NO. 31 OF 1987 VIRGINIA EDITH WAMBUI OTIENO..…….………APPLICANT VERSUS JOASH OUGO & ANOTHER………….…......…RESPONDENT RULING.

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Judgment[1984] KECA 428 June 1984

Choge & 3 others v Republic

Court of Appeal at NairobiJudge Assessors,Judge Assessors Mr,Judge did direct Assessors,judge find Musamali,judge rely Dr,judge could rely upon Dr,JUDGE APPEAL,Etyang,Kapila,Kibuthu,Witte,Musyoka Annan,Kariuki,Kibithu,Gathua Dr,Patel Dr Gathua,Njenga,Okoko,Muliro,Elgon Studio,Patel Dr,Musyoka,Kapila compared Baraza,Patel found Peter,Okoko Inspector Munyole,Etyang invited Court,Tuwei,Kapila made regarding Okumu,Otieno,Etyang stated Musamali,Kantilal Patel Dr,Gathua examined Musamali,Patel,MusyokaAnnanCase number Criminal Appeal 69 of 1984

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

Parliament until 1979, when he lost his seat; who would pay them Kshs 36,000 for carrying out that order which was described as ‘the work’. If the prosecution case was accepted there could be no question but that Charles and the second appellant were to be armed with guns when they went to arrest Tenai.

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