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GEOFFREY MAKANA ASANYO vs KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE [2004] KEHC 2184 (KLR)

[2004] KEHC 2184 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2184
Citation
[2004] KEHC 2184 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPosturePreliminary objection to application for leave to amendCoramKABURU BAUNI
Holding

The preliminary objection is sustained in part, and the applicant is ordered to properly seal, stamp, and sign all the annexures within 10 days from the date of the ruling.

Facts

Plaintiff Geoffrey Makana Asanyo filed an application for leave to amend his pleadings. Defendant Kenya Agricultural Research Institute opposed the application.

Issues

  1. Defects in supporting affidavits
  2. Sealing and stamping of annexures

Reasoning

The affidavits were found to be in compliance with the Advocates Act, but the sealing and stamping of the annexures were not in accordance with the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act.

Outcome

Application for leave to amend dismissed

Orders

  • Order to seal, stamp, and sign all annexures within 10 days

Remedies

  • Costs to be paid by the applicant

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Advocates Act
  • Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act
Cases cited (1)
  • WEST KENYA SUGAR CO. LTD VS. PANACHAND JIVRAJ SHAH & OTHERS HCCC.NO.907 OF 1999 (MILIMANI)
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