HERIBERT MAIER vs EVA-MARIE KERSTEN (? 251 of 2003) [2004] KECA 120 (KLR) (23 July 2004)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 120
- Citation
- [2004] KECA 120 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2004
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramP.K. TUNOI, E.M. GITHINJI, J.W. ONYANGO OTIENO
Holding
The High Court's finding that the vehicle was stolen is upheld, and the appellant is ordered to refund the purchase price and accessories.
Facts
The appellant sold a Mitsubishi Pajero to the respondent for Shs.450,000. The vehicle was later seized by the police due to allegations of theft and a fake logbook. The respondent sued the appellant for the refund of the purchase price and accessories.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in finding the vehicle stolen
- Whether the respondent breached the contract by not collecting the vehicle from the police
Reasoning
The court held that the appellant had no right to sell the vehicle due to lack of proper documentation, and the respondent was not required to collect the vehicle from the police.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Orders
- The appellant to refund Shs.505,000 to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Sale of Goods Act
- RAWLAND V. DIVAL (1923) 2KB 500
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