Sanyu International Limited v Oriental Commercial Bank Limited [2017] KECA 216 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 216
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 216 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramR.N. NAMBUYE, P.O. KIAGE, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The further amended plaint does not disclose any new parties to the suit, and the issue of limitation does not arise.
Facts
Sanyu International Limited filed a plaint against Oriental Commercial Bank Limited for Kshs 10,042,934/- in respect of sums advanced through its branch in Kisumu. The case was amended multiple times, and the appellant filed a motion to strike out the further amended plaint.
Issues
- Whether the further amended plaint exceeded the scope of the leave granted to the respondent.
- Whether the further amended plaint was an abuse of the process of the court.
- Whether the appellant was prejudiced by the amendments.
Reasoning
The amendments were made to clarify the issues in contention between the parties and enable a court to reach a determination on the issues in dispute. The amendments do not seek the joinder of new parties to the suit.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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