Kivanga Estates Ltd v National Bank of Kenya Ltd [2017] KECA 591 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 591
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 591 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2017
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from a Ruling and Orders of the High Court of KenyaCoramMAKHANDIA, OUKO, M’INOTI
Holding
The court affirmed the High Court's decision to strike out the pleadings, finding that the pleadings were scandalous and frivolous.
Facts
The case involves a dispute between Kivanga Estates Limited and National Bank of Kenya Limited regarding a suit brought in the High Court of Kenya.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in striking out pleadings
- Whether the court's discretion in striking out pleadings was exercised appropriately
Reasoning
The court emphasized the discretionary nature of the power to strike out pleadings and the need to balance the interests of the litigant against the need to prevent abuse of the process.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Affirmed the High Court's decision to strike out the pleadings
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