Eric Jean Daniel Stolz & another v Mohamed Husein Abdalla Jaffer [2006] KEHC 2449 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2449
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2449 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 May 2006
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection against the plaintiffs' claim.CoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The preliminary objection is overruled, and the plaintiffs are awarded the costs of the preliminary objection.
Facts
The plaintiffs filed a Notice of Motion seeking judgment against the defendant. The defendant filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection, alleging that the plaintiffs' supporting affidavit was defective due to the lack of stamp duty.
Issues
- Whether the 'Acknowledgement of Debt' is admissible in evidence.
- Where the 'Acknowledgement of Debt' was executed, outside or within Kenya.
Reasoning
The court held that the 'Acknowledgement of Debt' was executed outside Kenya and thus required stamp duty, making it admissible in evidence. The defendant's address on the document was not conclusive in determining its execution location.
Outcome
Defendant's preliminary objection dismissed.
Orders
- Plaintiffs awarded the costs of the preliminary objection.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Stamp Duty Act
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