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Welcome Properties ltd v Jackson Kamau Karuga & 2 others [2001] KEHC 814 (KLR)

[2001] KEHC 814 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
814
Citation
[2001] KEHC 814 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureStruck out with costsCoramA.G. RINGERA
Holding

Proceedings are struck out with costs to the respondents.

Facts

Welcome Properties Ltd filed an originating motion against Jackson Kamau Karuga, Deposit Protection Fund Board, and Central Bank of Kenya seeking various reliefs related to the liquidation of Reliance Bank Limited.

Issues

  1. Service of the application
  2. Audit and investigation of Reliance Bank Limited
  3. Refund of expenses
  4. Removal of liquidation agent
  5. Appointment of new liquidation agent
  6. Removal of liquidator
  7. Security for costs
  8. Freezing of assets
  9. Stay of payment

Reasoning

The court found the proceedings to be a nullity due to the lack of leave to institute them, and the reliefs sought are inconsistent with the provisions of the Banking Act.

Outcome

Struck out with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (4)
  • Companies (Winding Up) Rules
  • Companies Act cap 486
  • Banking Act cap 488
  • Section 35 of the Banking Act
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