4MB Mining Limited c/o Ministry of Mining, Juba Republic of South Sudan v Union Link Logistics & 3 others (Civil Appeal 44 of 2020) [2023] KECA 306 (KLR) (17 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 306
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 306 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2023
- Judges
- SG Kairu, P Nyamweya, GV Odunga
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramSG Kairu, P Nyamweya, GV Odunga
Holding
The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's ruling and allowed the preliminary objection, setting aside the High Court's order for the release of the consignment of cargo.
Facts
The appellant, 4MB Mining Limited, filed a suit against the 3rd respondent, Misnak International (UK) Limited, seeking an order for the release of a consignment of cargo. The 1st and 2nd respondents applied to have the suit struck out, and the 3rd respondent appealed the High Court's ruling dismissing the preliminary objection.
Issues
- Defectiveness of the suit
- Procedural defects in the suit
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the suit was defective due to the appellant not seeking leave to serve summons out of the jurisdiction, and the suit was unprocedural.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Order allowing the preliminary objection
- Setting aside the High Court's order for the release of the consignment of cargo
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