Patricia Njeri Wanjama v Advocates Disciplinary Committee & another [2019] KECA 1036 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1036
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 1036 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's judgment dismissing the appellant's preliminary objection to the complaint filed by the Advocates Disciplinary Committee.CoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
Patricia Njeri Wanjama, an advocate, was employed by British-American Asset Managers Limited from October 1, 2008, to August 15, 2015. On November 26, 2014, the company filed a complaint against her with the Advocates Disciplinary Committee, alleging professional misconduct.
Issues
- Whether the Advocates Disciplinary Committee had jurisdiction to hear the complaint.
- Whether the High Court should have heard the preliminary objection to the complaint.
Reasoning
The court found that the preliminary objection was not properly brought and that the issue of jurisdiction was not moot. The court also noted that the appellant was not given reasons for the Disciplinary Tribunal's decision.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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