Musa v Life Agencies International (Kenya) Ltd [1981] KECA 23 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 23
- Citation
- [1981] KECA 23 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 1981
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant appeals from refusal to make an order compulsorily winding up the companyCoramC.B. MADAN, C.H.E. MILLER, K.D. POTTER
Holding
The court finds it unable to determine which set of facts is correct due to conflicting evidence and remits the petition for a de novo hearing by another judge of the High Court
Facts
The company was incorporated by two directors, each holding one share. Serious disputes led to a deadlock, preventing joint business operations. The petitioner denied a meeting with the other director, while the other director claimed a meeting with new directors appointed by consent.
Issues
- Whether a meeting took place as claimed by the other director
- Which version of facts is correct
Reasoning
The court did not hear evidence to resolve the conflict between the parties' versions of events, leading to a remand for a fresh hearing
Outcome
Remand for a de novo hearing by another judge of the High Court
Orders
- Remand the petition for a de novo hearing by another judge of the High Court
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