Peter Mukuru Mukundi v Ruaraka Housing Estate Ltd [2021] KECPT 14 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 14
- Citation
- [2021] KECPT 14 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2021
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TypeCooperative Societies DisputePostureRespondent filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection challenging the Tribunal's jurisdiction.CoramHon., Hon., Mr., Mr.
Holding
The Tribunal holds that it has jurisdiction over the present Claim and the matter should proceed to full trial.
Facts
The Defendant was initially a co-operative society (Ruaraka Housing Project) that was later converted to a Limited Liability Company (Ruaraka Housing Estate Ltd). The Claimant is a member of the original co-operative society.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to handle the present Claim.
- Whether the Defendant should be permitted to escape from the proceedings due to a cosmetic facelift.
Reasoning
The Tribunal finds that the economic interests and investments of members through their respective Co-operative Society are in contestation, and thus the jurisdiction should not be renege.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed, and the matter proceeds to full trial.
Orders
- The Defendant’s Notice of Preliminary Objection dated 15th January 2019 be and is hereby dismissed with costs.
- The matter to proceed to full trial: parties to file and exchange their witness statements and documents within 30 days hereof.
- Mention for Directions on 2.12.2021.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Co-operative Societies Act Cap 490 of the Laws of Kenya
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