NIC Bank Ltd v Tausi Assurance Co. Ltd [2017] KECA 734 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 734
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 734 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment entered on admissionCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, W. OUKO, K. M’INOTI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent
Facts
The respondent, Tausi Assurance Co. Ltd., filed a breach of contract suit against the appellant, NIC Bank Ltd., seeking Kshs 37,991,307.35, interest at court rates, compound interest, and costs. The appellant admitted the fixed deposit contract but denied owing the respondent the sum claimed, alleging it was a security deposit for other obligations.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in entering judgment on admission for Kshs 31,564,672.99 with interest at court rates
- Whether the High Court erred in awarding interest at court rates
Reasoning
The court upheld the judgment on admission and interest award, stating that the appellant did not demonstrate how the judge erred in awarding interest at court rates.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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