Okoth v Nyaberi & another (Civil Appeal 248 of 2018) [2024] KECA 427 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 427
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 427 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 April 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal against the judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramM. WARSAME, S. ole KANTAI, M. GACHOKA CIArb., FCIArb.
Holding
The contract was not enforceable due to the lack of the 2nd respondent's signature and the absence of a partnership between the respondents.
Facts
Beatrice Okoth entered into a contract with Francis Omweri Nyaberi and Rebecca Nyaboke Omweri (Topland Motors and General Agencies) to purchase a parcel of land known as Mavoko Municipality LR No. 27770/761. Okoth paid Kshs. 3,000,000 and Kshs. 1,000,000, but the respondents did not deposit completion documents and Okoth claimed breach of contract.
Issues
- Enforceability of the contract
- Partnership between respondents
Reasoning
The contract was not signed by the 2nd respondent and thus violated the Law of Contract Act. There was no evidence of a partnership between the respondents.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law of Contract Act
- Registration of Business Names Act
Cases cited (1)
- Galaxy Paints Company Limited vs. Falcon Guards Limited CA Case No. 219 of 1998 (2000) eKLR
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