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Judgment[2020] KEELC 19021 December 2020

Leakey Muthini Mulonzi & another v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development & 4 others

Environment and Land Court at MakueniEdward Mulandi Kavanda,Daniel Mutuku Ngovi,Wangombe Kavuyu,MunyaoCase number Constitutional Petition 3 of 2020

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsConstitutional Petition

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MALINDI MISC. E13 OF 2020 ATLANTIS KENYA LIMITED......APPLICANT VERSUS CHEBUSWA LIMITED...............RESPONDENT Coram: Hon.

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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] KECA 612 August 1998

MOSES KIPNGETICH KURGAT v THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE LAW SOCIETY

Court of Appeal at Vs The DisciplinaryAluoch,JUDGE APPEAL

Division and case type: GeneralUnclassified

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: OWUOR, J.A (IN CHAMBERS) CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 62/99) BETWEEN MOSES KIPNGETICH KURGAT ..............................APPLICANT AND THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE LAW SOCIETY ...................................RESPONDENT (Application for stay of execution in an intended appeal from the ruling and order of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Hon.

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Judgment[1997] KECA 32913 May 1997

EDWARD RIITHO & 3 OTHERS v EDWARD RIITHO

Court of Appeal at NairobiAluoch,JUDGE APPEAL,Akhaabi

Division and case type: GeneralUnclassified

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

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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[1996] KECA 20023 January 1996

JACKLINE MUENI NZIOKA v JETHAT RAMJI KERAI

Court of Appeal at Ramji KeraiAng,JUDGE APPEAL,Jiwaji,Kenzi,Aluoch

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT MOMBASA Civil Appeal 154 & 155 of 1996 JACKLINE MUENI NZIOKA…..…………………….................................... ……………...APPELLANT AND JETHAT RAMJI KERAI……………………................................……………………… RESPONDENT (Appeal from judgment and decree of the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa (Lady Justice Ang’awa) dated 23rd May, 1996 IN H.C.C.C.

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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[1995] KECA 13213 March 1995

Francis Wainaina v Kenya Commercial Finance Company Limited

Court of Appeal at NairobiAluoch,judge High Court,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 116 of 1987

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram:Gachuhi, Akiwumi & Lakha JJ A ) CIVIL APPEAL NO 116 OF 1987 Between FRANCIS WAINAINA ....................................................APPELLANT AND KENYA COMMERCIAL FINANCE CO. LTD...............RESPONDENT (Appeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Lady Justice Aluoch) dated 25th day of February, 1987 in HCCC No 2539 of 1981) ********************* JUDGMENT OF THE COURT The appellant won a contract to supply Kenya Breweries with

appeal failsDismissed14 min read

Judgment[1994] KECA 10923 November 1994

G. B. M. Kariuki v Fred Kwasi Apaloo

Court of Appeal at NairobiAluoch,Kenya,Courts,suggested Hon Matiba,judge High Court,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 122 of 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI ( Coram: Gachuhi, Omolo & Akiwumi JJ A) CIVIL APPEAL NO. KARIUKI ……………….................................…………….……………….APPELLANT AND HON.

appeal is dismissedDismissed17 min read

Judgment[1994] KECA 8210 August 1994

John Mwangi King'ori & 4 others v Steve Flavian Mwangi & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,Aluoch,JUDGE APPEAL,JUDGE APPEWALCase number Civil Appeal 99 of 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

When the application came before Aluoch J ex parte on 25th April 1994, she declined to grant the orders sought by the Mayor and directed that all the defendants be served as the matter was of some general public interest. She adjourned the application to 26th April 1994 for hearing inter partes.

appeal failsDismissed62 min read

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] 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] KEHC 542 October 1990

Bachitter Singh Chase v Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd

High Court at NairobiAluoch,It,Mutula Kilonzo,AkinCase number Civil Case 4549 of 1987

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO 4549 OF 1987 BACHITTER SINGH CHASE …………..………..PLAINTIFF VERSUS BARCLAYS BANK OF KENYA LTD…..……..

suit failsDismissed22 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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Paul Kimondiu v County Government of Makueni

Leakey Muthini Mulonzi & another v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development & 4 others

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

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

MOSES KIPNGETICH KURGAT v THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE LAW SOCIETY

EDWARD RIITHO & 3 OTHERS v EDWARD RIITHO

Carter & Sons Ltd v Kenya Finance Corporation Limited & another

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

Mwanzi Road Properties Ltd v Maina Muchiri & another

JACKLINE MUENI NZIOKA v JETHAT RAMJI KERAI

Macharia v Mungai

Francis Wainaina v Kenya Commercial Finance Company Limited

G. B. M. Kariuki v Fred Kwasi Apaloo

John Mwangi King'ori & 4 others v Steve Flavian Mwangi & another

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

Bernard M. Mbithi v Mombasa Municipal Council & another

Bandali t/a Shimoni Enterprises v Wills

Mangi v Munyiri & another

Bachitter Singh Chase v Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd

Virginia Edith Wambui Otieno v Joash Ochieng Ougo & Omolo Siranga