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MARK WANGAI MUCHEMI v JELO LIMITED [2002] KEHC 837 (KLR)

[2002] KEHC 837 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
837
Citation
[2002] KEHC 837 (KLR)
Decided
6 March 2002
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from original civil suitCoramG.P. Mbito
Holding

The court upholds the restraining order but sets aside the award of damages and dismisses the counterclaim.

Facts

The appellant (Mucheimi) used a photocopy of the respondent's (Jelo Limited) licence to trade in petroleum products on a plot owned by the appellant. The respondent filed a suit for a restraining order and damages.

Issues

  1. Appellant's use of the respondent's licence
  2. Award of damages

Reasoning

The court finds the appellant's use of the respondent's licence illegal and the damages claim unenforceable due to lack of written agreement.

Outcome

Appeal upheld, restraining order remains, damages and counterclaim dismissed.

Orders

  • Restraining order against appellant from using the respondent's licence
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