Muiruri v credit Bank Ltd & another (Civil Miscellaneous Application 1382 of 2003) [2006] KEHC 3532 (KLR) (Civ) (12 May 2006) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3532
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 3532 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2006
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TypeCivil Miscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Chief JusticeCoramJ.G. NYAMU
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The plaintiff, Peter Ng’anga Muiruri, sought declarations regarding the Chief Justice's decision and order on February 5, 2004, which allegedly denied him access to the constitutional court and a hearing by a lawfully appointed authority.
Issues
- violation of fundamental rights and freedoms
- jurisdiction of the Chief Justice
- nullity of costs order
Reasoning
The court found that the Chief Justice had jurisdiction to entertain the motion and that the applicant waived his right to challenge the proceedings. The court declined to grant the declarations and orders sought.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Constitution of Kenya
- State Liability and Proceedings Act 1966
Cases cited (1)
- R v THE CHIEF JUSTICE & TRIBUNAL INVESTIGATING THE JUDGES Ex parte LADY JUSTICE NAMBUYE HC Misc 764/2004
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