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Mae Properties Limited v Subash Chander Kohli & another [2016] KECA 431 (KLR)

[2016] KECA 431 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
431
Citation
[2016] KECA 431 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the dismissal of an application and allowance of a preliminary objectionCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, P. M. MWILU
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents

Facts

The appellant filed a suit seeking a declaration that the respondents were trustees for the appellant in respect of eight properties and an order for the transfer of the said properties back to the appellant. The suit was referred to arbitration, and an award was made by the arbitrator dismissing the suit.

Issues

  1. Whether the award was severable under Order XLV rule 15
  2. Whether the court could enter judgment on the remaining part of the award after setting aside the entire award

Reasoning

The court held that the preliminary objection raised pure points of law and that the court lacked jurisdiction to consider any other issues raised in the matter.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • The Owners of the Motor Vessel Lilian 'S' v. Caltex Kenya Limited [1989] KLR 1
  • Mukhisa Biscuits case
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