Priscilla Nyambura Njue t/a Nairobi Moscow Airways v Country Side Suppliers Ltd [2005] KEHC 2528 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2528
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2528 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2005
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for summary judgmentCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The court found that the defendant's letter constituted an outright acknowledgment of the plaintiff's debt, thus supporting the plaintiff's claim.
Facts
The defendant, Country Side Suppliers Ltd, wrote a letter dated January 3, 2004, to Kenyatta National Hospital confirming their debt to the plaintiff, Priscilla Nyambura Njue, in the amount of Ksh.5,095,000.
Issues
- Whether the defendant's defense is a sham and meant to delay the plaintiff's claim.
- Whether the defendant has admitted owing the plaintiff the sum of Ksh.5,095,000.
- Whether the defendant instructed Kenyatta National Hospital to pay the plaintiff the entire debt.
Reasoning
The court viewed the defendant's letter as an acknowledgment of the plaintiff's debt, totaling Ksh.5,095,000.
Outcome
Summary judgment for Ksh.5,095,000 in favor of the plaintiff.
Orders
- Summary judgment for Ksh.5,095,000 in favor of the plaintiff.
- Costs of the application.
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