Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited v Patriotic Guards Limited [2015] KECA 968 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 968
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 968 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2015
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramKaranja, Mwilu, Kiage
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
Facts
Titus Koech Kigen, the managing director of Patriotic Guards Limited, entered into a property purchase agreement with a purported owner, Iburaim Kironde Kabanda, for a residential property in Hurlingham, Nairobi. The purchase price was agreed upon, a down payment was made, and a sale agreement was executed. The respondent approached Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited for a loan to cover the remaining balance, which the bank agreed to provide.
Issues
- Fraud in the property transaction
- Lack of caution by both parties
Reasoning
The court found the transaction to be fraudulent and criticized both parties for acting hastily and without due caution.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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