S. M. W. NJUGUNA & 3 OTHERS v MATAARA TEA FACTORY CO. LTD & 8 OTHERS [2000] KEHC 499 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 499
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 499 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from original trialCoramE. M. Githinji
Holding
The suits are closed as being spent and each party do pay their own costs.
Facts
Two consolidated suits were filed on 28.6.99 regarding the elections of directors of Mataara and Theta tea factory Co., Ltd held on 17.6.97. The plaintiffs claimed the elections were defective and illegal, seeking declarations, orders for vacating offices, convening general meetings, and interim committees.
Issues
- Construction of the Articles of Association of Mataara Tea Factory Co. Ltd in relation to elections of directors.
- Effect of the Tea (Elections) Regulations 2000 on the 1997 elections.
Reasoning
The plaintiffs sought remedies that are now provided by the Tea (Elections) Regulations 2000, making the original suits unnecessary. The court rules the suits are spent.
Outcome
The suits are closed as being spent.
Orders
- The suits be closed as being spent.
- Each party do pay their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Tea Act (Cap 343)
- Interpretation and General Causes Act
- Evidence Act
- Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd
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