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NDIKI CRAFTS v GERALD MAINA MWANGI & ANOTHER [2000] KEHC 460 (KLR)

[2000] KEHC 460 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
460
Citation
[2000] KEHC 460 (KLR)
Decided
15 December 2000
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from a decision on a preliminary objectionCoramT Mbaluto
Holding

The preliminary objection is overruled with costs.

Facts

The plaintiff claims the contract was made in Kenya, while the defendant argues it was made in New York. The parties disagree on the place where the contract was made.

Issues

  1. Jurisdiction of the court
  2. Location of contract formation

Reasoning

The court ruled that the preliminary objection lacks merit as there is no agreement on the basic facts of the case, and the point taken by the defendant is intended to delay the plaintiff.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Preliminary objection overruled with costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Mukisa Biscuits Co v West End Distributors Ltd (1969) E A p 701
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