Erastus Kibiti Stephen v Euro Bank Limited & another [2003] KEHC 976 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 976
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 976 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2003
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramP.N. Waki
Holding
The warrants to freeze the bank account are quashed and the Bank is ordered to release the funds.
Facts
Erastus Kibiti Stephen deposited Kshs 30 million with Euro Bank Limited on 02.05.2000. The Bank froze the account on 13.07.2000 and 17.08.2000 due to an investigation by the police.
Issues
- Validity of police warrants to freeze the bank account
- Inspection of bank accounts and freezing of accounts
Reasoning
The warrants were obtained in contravention of the law as it stands. The law requires an officer to satisfy the court on the reasons for such course and the order may not be obtained ex parte.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Warrants to freeze the bank account are quashed
Remedies
- The Bank is ordered to release the funds
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- HCCR Appl 71/2001 Crucial Properties Ltd Vs Charterhouse Bank & 2 others
- Mombasa HC Misc Cr Appl 80/2001 Crescent Forwarders Ltd Vs Middle East Bank Ltd & Another
- HC Misc Cr Appl 571/2002 Sanjay Shah Arunjan Vs Republic
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