Boniface M. Karanja v Mikumbune Farmers Co-Operative Society Limited [2021] KECPT 530 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 530
- Citation
- [2021] KECPT 530 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2021
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TypeliquidationPostureRespondent's counterclaim against the Claimant's application to strike out the counterclaimCoramBONIFACE M. KARAN
Holding
The Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the counterclaim filed by the Respondent.
Facts
The Claimant, Boniface M. Karanja, is the liquidator of Nkuene Farmers' Co-operative Society Limited. The Respondent, Mikumbune Farmers Co-operative Society Limited, filed a counterclaim against the Claimant.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the counterclaim filed by the Respondent
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the counterclaim raises triable issues worthy of being tried and determined, and that the Respondent is entitled to the balance of the payment due to the Claimant's failure to account for the cash and proceeds from the sale of its assets.
Outcome
The Tribunal dismissed the Claimant's application to strike out the counterclaim.
Orders
- The Tribunal dismissed the Claimant's application to strike out the counterclaim
Remedies
- The Respondent is entitled to the balance of the payment due to the Claimant's failure to account for the cash and proceeds from the sale of its assets
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 69 and 76 of the Act
Cases cited (1)
- Moses Mukhaya & 2 others -vs- Johnson Miano Gatu & 3 others
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