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NANAK BODY BUILDERS LTD vs AKIBA BANK LIMITED [1998] KEHC 125 (KLR)

[1998] KEHC 125 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
125
Citation
[1998] KEHC 125 (KLR)
Decided
18 March 1998
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TypeCivilPosturePreliminary objection raised in a civil caseCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding

The objection is dismissed as the provisions of the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act do not apply to preliminary objections.

Facts

The plaintiff/applicant raised a preliminary objection against the defendant/ respondent's affidavit, claiming it was not in accordance with the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act Cap. 15, Laws of Kenya.

Issues

  1. Preliminary objection raised in a civil case
  2. Compliance with procedural rules

Reasoning

The court ruled that the objection was not covered by Order 18 Rule 8 and that the provisions of the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act apply to affidavits, not preliminary objections.

Outcome

The objection is dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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