Mohan Meakins Ltd v H G Thanawalla Ltd [1989] KEHC 37 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 37
- Citation
- [1989] KEHC 37 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 1989
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the plaintiff's suit and striking out the plaintiff's particularsCoramG.S. Pall
Holding
The plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs, and the plaintiff's particulars are struck out as frivolous and vexatious
Facts
The plaintiff sued the defendant for Kshs 1,334.50 on account of various discounts and claims. The defendant denied liability and counterclaimed a sum of Kshs 593,985.25. The plaintiff failed to comply with court orders for particulars and filed late and insufficient particulars.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's suit should be dismissed for non-compliance with court orders
- Whether the plaintiff's particulars are sufficient and proper
Reasoning
The plaintiff's conduct in failing to comply with court orders and providing insufficient particulars was deemed willful and evasive. The court gave the plaintiff another opportunity to provide full and proper particulars.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs
- The plaintiff's particulars are struck out as frivolous and vexatious
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