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WESTMONT POWER (KENYA) LIMITED vs WESTMONT POWER (KENYA) LIMITED [2003] KEHC 584 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 584 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
584
Citation
[2003] KEHC 584 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for summary judgmentCoramR KULOBA
Holding

Summary judgment is granted to the plaintiff in the sum of shs76,000,000 with interest, costs, and decree to issue accordingly.

Facts

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant owed them US$1,450,000 for consultancy services rendered, but the defendant only paid US$700,000. The plaintiff claimed a further US$200,000 for additional consultancy fees. The defendant denied the existence of the plaintiff's company and claimed the relationship was illegal and fraudulent.

Issues

  1. Existence of the plaintiff's company
  2. Validity of the consultancy agreement
  3. Payment of consultancy fees

Reasoning

The defendant's defense and counter-claim are dismissed as lacking in bona fides, and the allegations of fraud and illegality are not supported by particulars.

Outcome

For the plaintiff

Orders

  • Summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff

Remedies

  • Shs76,000,000 with interest
  • Costs
  • Decree to issue
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