South Nyanza Sugar Co. Ltd v Anyango ((Suing as the Administratrix of the Estate of Jared Onyango Onguka)) (Civil Appeal 171 of 2019) [2024] KECA 694 (KLR) (21 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 694
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 694 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MigoriCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, H. A. OMONDI, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The court held that the respondent failed to prove she developed the first and second ratoon crops and that the appellant was in breach of the contract.
Facts
Respondent sued appellant for breach of contract regarding sugarcane cultivation. The respondent claimed the value of unharvested sugarcane and compensation for the first and second ratoon crops.
Issues
- Whether the respondent proved she developed the first and second ratoon crops.
- Whether the respondent was entitled to compensation for the first and second ratoon crops.
Reasoning
The court found that there was no documentary proof of the development of the ratoon crops and that the respondent did not take good care of the first ratoon crop. The court also considered the average expected cane yields and the price per ton.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Orders
- Judgment for the appellant in the amount of Kshs. 99,160/= for the first and second ratoon crops.
- Interest on the principal sum is to be awarded at the discretion of the court.
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