Daniel Maingi Muchiri v Jubilee Insurance Company Limited [2017] KECA 110 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 110
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 110 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's ruling and ordersCoramP.N. WAKI, W. OUKO, K. M’INOTI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The appellant filed a claim for damages in 2003 after a motor vehicle accident. The respondent was declared liable to pay the damages, but failed to settle. The appellant brought a declaratory suit and the respondent filed a defence which was struck out. The respondent then filed an appeal and obtained a stay of execution. The appellant filed an application for contempt, which was granted but later withdrawn. The respondent filed an application to vary the stay order, which was dismissed.
Issues
- Abuse of court process
- Contempt of court
- Variation of stay order
Reasoning
The court found no substance in the appellant's claims and dismissed the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- The Insurance [Motor Vehicles Third Party Risks] Act
- Order 11 Rule 3 (2) (a) of the Civil Procedure Rules
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