KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD vs MWANZAU MBALUKA & ANOTHER [1998] KECA 238 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 238
- Citation
- [1998] KECA 238 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 June 1998
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MachakosCoramBOSIRE, Osemo, Osiemo
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as insufficient evidence was provided to establish the 1st respondent's liability.
Facts
In September 1988, the appellant agreed to provide financial accommodation to the 2nd respondent, who requested the 1st respondent to execute a charge on his land to secure repayment. The 1st respondent also executed a guarantee for the same amount, limited to Kshs.75,000, which would only arise if the 2nd respondent defaulted and the bank made a demand.
Issues
- Whether the 1st respondent's liability was established due to the default of the 2nd respondent and the bank's demand
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not adduce evidence to show how the 1st respondent's liability arose, and the trial judge did not properly address the issue of the 1st respondent's liability.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The decree of the High Court dismissing the liquidated claim by the appellant was upheld
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