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HERIBERT MAIER vs EVA-MARIE KERSTEN (? 251 of 2003) [2004] KECA 120 (KLR) (23 July 2004)

[2004] KECA 120 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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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

  1. Whether the High Court erred in finding the vehicle stolen
  2. 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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