Supermarine Handling Services Ltd v Commissioner General Kenya Revenue Authority [2005] KEHC 786 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 786
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 786 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJ.W. MWERA
Holding
The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim for damages, except for demurrage charges for 15 containers, and ordered costs to be awarded to the defendant.
Facts
The plaintiff company, Supermarine Handling Services Ltd, claimed damages for the unlawful detention and subsequent destruction of 20 x 20 ft containers containing condemned Indian rice. The containers were detained by the defendant, the Commissioner General of Kenya Revenue Authority, from November 19, 1998, to November 22, 1999.
Issues
- Damages for unlawful detention and destruction of containers
- Clarification of charges and specific items of loss
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff failed to clearly define the charges and specific items of loss, and thus could not grant the requested damages.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Demurrage charges for 15 containers at US$ 25 per day per container w.e.f. 12/1/1999 to 4/11/1999
- Dismissal of the rest of the claim with costs awarded to the defendant
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