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Turn-O-Metal Engineers Limited v Ministry of Medical Services & another (Civil Appeal 552 of 2019) [2025] KECA 896 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KECA 896 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
896
Citation
[2025] KECA 896 (KLR)
Decided
23 May 2025
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TypecivilPostureappeal from a judgment of the High CourtCoramA. O. Mucelule, F. Ochieng, S. Gembu Kairu
Holding

The appeal is dismissed, and the appellant is ordered to bear its own costs of the appeal.

Facts

Turn-O-Metal Engineers Limited contracted with the Ministry of Medical Services to provide services for drilling, construction, and development of boreholes for water supply in Kenya. The contract was partially completed, but the Ministry of Medical Services allegedly frustrated the appellant's performance.

Issues

  1. whether the appellant's claim for special damages was established
  2. whether the appellant's claim for general damages was established

Reasoning

The court found that the appellant's claim for special damages was not established and that the claim for general damages lacked foundation. The court also acknowledged the appellant's acknowledgment of its slow performance and the delays experienced.

Outcome

dismissed

Orders

  • each party shall bear its own costs of the appeal
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