CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA v DC ONDUSO [2002] KEHC 983 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 983
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 983 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2002
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Senior Principal MagistrateCoramD.K.S. AGANYANYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The respondent claimed Kshs.320,000 wrongly debited from his account through a cheque, alleging negligence by the defendant. The defendant denied negligence and paid the cheque in good faith.
Issues
- Award of Kshs.320,000 to the plaintiff
- Burden of proof on the defendant
- Handling of the cheque
- Negligence by the defendant
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant did not act negligently and that the plaintiff was entitled to the amount claimed. The court also found that the defendant should pay interest on the amount awarded.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Defendant to pay plaintiff Kshs.320,000 with interest and costs
Remedies
- Interest on the amount awarded
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