Kukal Properties Development Ltd v Tafazzal H. Maloo & 3 others [1993] KECA 65 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 65
- Citation
- [1993] KECA 65 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 1993
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramMuli, Gachuhi, Good
Holding
The appeal is allowed with costs, and the judgment of the High Court is set aside. The agreement is deemed void due to the failure to obtain a loan within the stipulated time.
Facts
The appellant company advertised the sale of two maisonettes to the respondents. The respondents paid a deposit and accepted the terms and conditions, including a loan arrangement with Housing Finance Company of Kenya. The appellant later rescinded the agreements due to unsuccessful financial arrangements.
Issues
- Validity of the intended agreements
- Admissibility of prior correspondence in contract disputes
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant failed to obtain a loan within 40 days before the completion date, rendering the agreement void. The court also ruled that prior correspondence was inadmissible in contract disputes.
Outcome
Appeal allowed with costs
Orders
- Judgment of the High Court set aside
- Order dismissing the plaintiff's suit with costs
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