Valentino’s Footwear Manufacturers Ltd v Bata Shoe Company Limited [2018] KECA 256 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 256
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 256 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The court finds no merit in the appeal and dismisses the suit with costs.
Facts
Valentino’s Footwear Manufacturers Ltd filed a suit against Bata Shoe Company Limited for breach of contract and loss of goodwill. The contract required Valentino’s to exclusively manufacture ladies shoes for Bata. Valentino’s claimed breach of contract due to Bata’s failure to supply sufficient contract goods, raw materials, and payment, leading to delay and loss.
Issues
- Whether the contract was breached by Bata
- Whether the appellant suffered financial loss or loss of business goodwill
Reasoning
The court determined that Valentino’s failed to import raw materials as required by the contract, rendering the contract unenforceable. The court also noted that Valentino’s did not provide evidence of its local materials being the required ones for contract goods.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
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