Rentford Drapers Ltd v Nairobi City Council (? 5934 of 1993) [2003] KEHC 622 (KLR) (13 March 2003)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 622
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 622 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2003
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a decision on a preliminary objection to the assessment of damagesCoramE. M. Githinji
Holding
The court granted leave to appeal
Facts
The plaintiff, Rentford Drapers Ltd, filed a suit against the Nairobi City Council alleging unlawful advertising of his property for sale by public auction. The plaintiff sought an injunction and damages.
Issues
- Whether the damages sought in the plaint are pleaded
- Whether the plaintiff has a basis to seek damages in the plaint
Reasoning
The court found that the damages sought were not pleaded in the plaint and that there was no basis for giving evidence to prove damages.
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted
Orders
- Leave to appeal granted
- Ex parte interlocutory injunction to restrain the sale of the property
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