Limitedole Hiby v Sofitra Kenya Limited [2005] KEHC 1733 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1733
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1733 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2005
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TypeCivil SuitPostureDefendant's Motion to Transfer Suit to Mombasa High CourtCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The suit will be heard and determined at Busia High Court
Facts
The cause of action arose in Mombasa, and the consignment of cocoa was loaded at Kampala, Uganda for delivery in Mombasa. The vital witnesses will be summoned from Kampala.
Issues
- Whether the suit should be transferred to Mombasa High Court
- Convenience of the parties and their witnesses
Reasoning
The court considered the convenience of the parties and their witnesses and found it more convenient to have the suit heard in Busia.
Outcome
Motion dismissed
Orders
- Undated motion filed in Court on 17th February, 2005 is ordered dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
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