FRANK W MBOGO T/A WHITESHIELD ENTERPRISES V MARAGUA TOWN COUNCIL [2003] KEHC 591 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 591
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 591 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for review of a previous rulingCoramS. C. ONDEYO
Holding
The application is allowed, the judgment is set aside, and the case is heard again before a different judge.
Facts
The plaintiff, Frank W Mbogo, claimed damages from the defendant, Maragua Town Council, for not delivering a Massey Ferguson MF 285 tractor as per the contract. The plaintiff alleged that the contract was varied by a letter dated 21st January, 2002, and the defendant agreed to receive a Massey Ferguson MF 290 instead.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff has discovered a new and important matter or evidence
- Whether there is a mistake or error apparent on the face of the record
- Whether there is sufficient reason to warrant the orders sought
Reasoning
The court finds that the defendant did not disclose a letter changing the terms of the agreement, which constitutes a sufficient reason to review the ruling.
Outcome
The judgment is set aside, and the case is heard again before a different judge.
Orders
- Set aside the previous judgment
- Order the case to be heard again before a different judge
Remedies
- Remedy of setting aside the previous judgment and ordering a fresh hearing
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