WAGUTHU FARMERS LIMITED vs UNITED INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED [2001] KEHC 387 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 387
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 387 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramT. MBALUTO
Holding
The defendant is liable under the insurance policy and judgment is entered in favor of the plaintiff.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit to recover Shs.1,820,833/= from the defendant under an insurance policy for damage to a vehicle in an accident. The defendant denied liability and lodged a counterclaim for fraud and false misrepresentation.
Issues
- Whether the defendant is liable under the insurance policy
- Whether the defendant's counterclaim for rescission and nullification of the contract is valid
Reasoning
There is ample evidence to show that the defendant is bound to compensate the plaintiff for the loss and damage sustained in the accident.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff
Remedies
- Recovery of Shs.1,820,833/= from the defendant
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