Patricia Jeckonia & 46 others v Liverpool VCT Sacco Society Limited [2021] KECPT 559 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 559
- Citation
- [2021] KECPT 559 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2021
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TypeCooperative Societies DisputePostureRespondent's Notice of Preliminary Objection
Holding
The Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the claim.
Facts
The claimants and the respondent are a cooperative society and its members. The claimants initiated a dispute over a debt, which the respondent claims is not subject to the tribunal's jurisdiction due to the respondent's by-laws.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the claim.
- What Orders are available in the circumstances?
Reasoning
The Tribunal has jurisdiction under Section 76 of the Co-operative Societies Act, which allows disputes concerning the business of a cooperative society to be referred to the Tribunal.
Outcome
The Tribunal dismissed the Respondent's Notice of Preliminary Objection.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cooperative Societies Act (Cap 490)
Cases cited (1)
- Motor Vessel 'Lilians' vs Catex Oil (Kenya) Limited
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