John Maringa v Harambee Sacco [2020] KECPT 96 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 96
- Citation
- [2020] KECPT 96 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2020
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TypediscoveryPostureClaimant's Application for production of documents and costs
Holding
The court ordered the Respondent, Harambee Sacco, to produce the requested documents.
Facts
The Claimant, John Maringa, seeks documents from Harambee Sacco, including minutes of meetings held by Kirinyaga Branches in February and March 2019, and a SASRA report for 2018. He claims he was entitled to allowances and irregular payments.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant has raised a proper basis for granting an order of production of documents sought
- Who should meet the costs of the Application
Reasoning
The court held that the true purpose of discovery is to level the litigation field, reduce costs, and allow parties to gauge the strength of their cases.
Outcome
Claimant's Application granted
Orders
- That the Respondent be compelled to supply certified documents of the Kirinyaga Harambee Sacco Branch Minutes of January- March, 2019
- That the Respondent be compelled to produce certified documents of the Harambee Sacco, Society’s Regulatory Authority (SASRA) report of the year ending, 2018
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Order 14 of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Order 11 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Oracle Production Limited –vs- Decapture Limited & 3 others [2014]eKLR
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