Owners of Motor Vessel "Dolphin Star" v ET Timbers PTE Limited & another (Civil Appeal E131 of 2024 & E078 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2025] KECA 891 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 891
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 891 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at MombasaCoramDr. K. I. Laibuta, L. Achode, G. W. Ngenye-Macharia
Holding
The learned Judge found the claim for US $166,293.60 proved and ordered it to be paid in priority to all except Marshal's charges.
Facts
The 1st respondent, ET Timbers PTE Limited, claimed breach of a Voyage Charterparty against Starryway Trading & Shipping Company Limited, the disponent owners of the Motor Vessel 'Dolphin Star'. The 1st respondent sought damages and interest.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court
- Payment of amounts due to Kenya Ports Authority
Reasoning
The learned Judge deemed jurisdiction admitted due to the acknowledgment of service and the lack of issues on jurisdiction. The amounts due to Kenya Ports Authority were found to be proved.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Payment of US $166,293.60 to Kenya Ports Authority in priority to all except Marshal's charges
Remedies
- Payment of US $5118 to the claimant KPA for costs incurred defending the claim
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