THIKA COFFEE MILLS LTD v COFFEE BOARD OF KENYA [1998] KEHC 101 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 101
- Citation
- [1998] KEHC 101 (KLR)
The Court finds it difficult to determine if the Plaintiff truly made the applications it claims, due to the lack of specific applications and supporting documents.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Thika Coffee Mills Limited, filed a Chamber Summons against the Defendant, Coffee Board of Kenya, alleging that the Defendant failed to grant various licences and exemptions. The Plaintiff claims it made applications for these licences and exemptions, but the Defendant did not issue some of them.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff made any applications for the licences/exemptions
- Whether the Plaintiff's applications were properly made and documented
Reasoning
The Court notes that the Plaintiff's applications were not clearly stated and no copies of the relevant applications were annexed. The Court finds it difficult to ascertain the Plaintiff's claims.
Outcome
The Court dismisses the application due to the Plaintiff's failure to properly document its applications.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Coffee Act (Chapter 333 Laws of Kenya)
- Civil Procedure Act (Chapter 21 Laws of Kenya)
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