Leonard Mutua v Kenwood Trading Co.Ltd [2005] KEHC 2673 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2673
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2673 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 April 2005
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TypeCivilPosturePlaintiff v DefendantCoramJ.L.A. OSIEMO
Holding
The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, Leonard Mutua, and orders the defendant, Kenwood Trading Co. Ltd., to pay Shs.2,500,000/= to the plaintiff.
Facts
The defendant, Kenwood Trading Co. Ltd., issued three cheques to the plaintiff, Leonard Mutua, for a total of Shs.2,500,000/=. The cheques were dishonored by the bank due to insufficient funds. The plaintiff filed a suit to recover the amount.
Issues
- Whether the defendant's cheques were valid and enforceable
- Whether the defendant had sufficient funds to honor the cheques
Reasoning
The plaintiff's evidence was uncontradicted, and the defendant failed to provide evidence to show there was no consideration for the cheques. Therefore, the cheques are taken to be proof of the defendant's indebtedness to the plaintiff.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins
Orders
- Defendant to pay Shs.2,500,000/= to the plaintiff
Remedies
- Payment of Shs.2,500,000/=
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Bills of Exchange Act Cap 27 Laws of Kenya
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