Commissioner of Customs & Excise v Kaaya Enterprises Limited & 3 others (Civil Appeal 204 of 2020) [2024] KECA 502 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 502
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 502 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 April 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MombasaCoramS. GATEMBU KAIRU, J. LESIIT, G. O. ODUNGA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The Commissioner of Customs & Excise sued Kaaya Enterprises Limited and three other respondents for USD 40,000 as the value of a consignment unlawfully sold. The High Court found in favor of the 1st respondent and ordered them to pay the 4th respondent for the goods.
Issues
- Competence of the appeal
- Liability of the 2nd and 3rd respondents
Reasoning
The Court found the learned Judge's findings on the issues of the 2nd and 3rd respondents' liabilities to be sound and upheld the judgment. The appeal was dismissed as the issues were not raised properly and the missing record could have been included in the appeal record.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Njoroge Gitukui & 4 Others Vs. Attorney General & Another
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