Nyariki Farmers Co-Operative Society Limited v Miathathia Coffee FarmersCo-Operative Society Limited [2021] KECPT 248 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 248
- Citation
- [2021] KECPT 248 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 September 2021
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TypeCo-operative DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Co-operative TribunalCoramHon. B. Kimemia, Hon. J. Mwatsama, Mr. Gitonga Kamiti, Mr. B. Akusala
Holding
The Tribunal has jurisdiction to handle the claim.
Facts
The case involves a dispute between two co-operative societies over the business of their respective societies.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to handle the present claim
Reasoning
The Tribunal has jurisdiction as per Section 76(1)(c) of the Co-operative Societies Act, and the case involves economic interests of members.
Outcome
The application for transfer to the High Court is dismissed.
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
- Matter to proceed to full trial
- Hearing on 19.5.2022
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Co-operative Societies Act Cap 490 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Kinogerana Farmers’ Co-Operative Society Ltd -vs- Murata Farmers SACCO Limited [2006] eKLR
- Gatanga Coffee Growers -vs- Gitau [1970] EA 361
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