Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd v Thomas Wandera Oyalo [2005] KEHC 3161 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3161
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 3161 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident Magistrate's courtCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The appeal is allowed and the judgment of the trial magistrate is set aside. The appellant's suit is dismissed. The appellant is ordered to pay costs of the appeal and the suit.
Facts
The Respondent claimed Ksh.200,000 with interest at 32% p.a. from the appellant bank. The appellant denied the claim and alleged a conspiracy to defraud. The trial magistrate found in favor of the Respondent.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in awarding interest at 32% p.a.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in awarding general damages for conversion
Reasoning
The trial magistrate erred in awarding interest at 32% p.a. as the Respondent did not prove his entitlement to interest. The court should have exercised its discretion to award interest at the usual court rates.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Dismissal of the appellant's suit
- Order for costs of the appeal and the suit
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