Kibutha v Kibutha [1984] KECA 49 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 49
- Citation
- [1984] KECA 49 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 November 1984
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High CourtCoramHancox JA, Kneller JJA, Chesoni Ag JA
Holding
The High Court's decision to not set aside the arbitration award is upheld.
Facts
The High Court awarded 10.6 acres of land to the deceased original plaintiff and 20 acres to the deceased original defendant. The award was made nearly seven years after the suit was filed.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in refusing to set aside the arbitration award on grounds of misconduct.
- Whether the High Court erred in confining itself within the ambit of Civil Procedure Rules rule 15(1)(a) and failing to apply section 3A of the Civil Procedure Act.
Reasoning
The arbitration proceedings were fairly conducted, and the misconduct alleged was not shown.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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